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University of Denver Stadium (Denver, Colo.)

 Organization

Biography

Groundbreaking of the stadium began in 1925. Football stadium opened to a game with Colorado School of Mines in 1926. It was later demolished in 1971 and replaced by tennis courts and fields.

Citation:
Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg.117); “Football Victory Caps Formal Dedication of Huge Pioneer Stadium,” University of Denver Clarion, vol. 31, no. 3, October 7, 1926, 1.

Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg. 183); Board of Trustees Minutes – Volume S: page 33, 36.

University of Denver. Special Collections and Archives. University of Denver Buildings Collection. Communique. (1971). [U123.01.0009.0023].

Scope Note

Use for: Hilltop Stadium (Denver, Colo.)

Biography

Ground Breaking for the "Hill Top" Stadium in 1925.

Sources

Card Catalog. Administration- Board of Trustees.

Biography

Dedication of Stadium on October 2nd, 1926.

Sources

“Stadium- Groundbreaking/Dedication, 1925 – 1926,” University of Denver Buildings Collection. [U123.01.0009.0020]; University of Denver. Special Collections and Archives. University of Denver Buildings Collection. Dedication program. [U123.01.0009.0020].

Found in 69 Collections and/or Records:

Souvenir Program, University of Denver vs. Colorado Normal, Saturday, October 3, 1925, 1925

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0007.00001
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver football game against the Colorado Normal on Saturday, October 3, 1925 at the Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, cheers, song lyrics, team and individual player portraits. Color cover illustration signed ''Cavally, Denver.''

Dates: 1925

United States Air Force Academy vs. University of Denver, November 8, 1958, Denver Colorado, 1958

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0007.00044
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver football game against United States Air Force Academy on November 8, 1958 at University of Denver Stadium, Denver, Colorado. Air Force produced program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, individual player portraits, Air Force Academy songs and yells, essay on cadet life including photographs (p. 16-17), essay on University of Denver (p. 23), 1958 rule changes. Cover illustration by Lon Keller.

Dates: 1958

University of Denver, Colorado College, November 3, 1934, 1934 November 3

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0084.00003
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver (DU) football game against Colorado College on November 3, 1934 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, cheers, song lyrics, team and individual player portraits.

Dates: 1934 November 3

University of Denver, Colorado School of Mines, September 21, 1934, 1934 September 21

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0084.00004
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver (DU) football game against Colorado College on November 3, 1934 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, cheers, song lyrics, team and individual player portraits.

Dates: 1934 September 21

University of Denver Football, 1958, Press - Radio - Television, 1958

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0007.00054
Abstract

University of Denver Football press book. Contains the University of Denver's 1958 varsity and freshman football season schedules, 1957 varsity and freshman results, brief biographies of DU coaching staff, 1958 schedule of games listed by opponent and including DU's past record with opponent, 1958 University of Denver Football Roster, player sketches, list of lettermen returning and not returning, name pronunciation guide, press and radio information.

Dates: 1958

University of Denver Football, 1959 Pioneers, Press - Radio - Television, 1959

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0007.00055
Abstract

University of Denver Football press book. Contains the University of Denver's 1959 varsity and freshman football season schedules, 1958 varsity and freshman results, brief biographies of DU coaching staff, 1959 schedule of games listed by opponent and including DU's past record with opponent, 1959 University of Denver Football Roster, player sketches, list of lettermen returning and not returning, name pronunciation guide, press and radio information.

Dates: 1959

University of Denver Football Digest Vol. 1, No. 8, Wyoming University vs. University of Denver, Thursday, November 24, 1949, 1949

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0007.00026
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver football game against University of Wyoming on November 24, 1949 at the Denver University Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, team and individual player portraits. Cover illustration by Lon Keller.

Dates: 1949

University of Denver Football Digest, Vol. 2, No. 3, Colorado A & M vs. Univ. of Denver, October 8, 1948, 1948

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0007.00023
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver football game against Colorado A & M College on October 8, 1948 at the Denver University Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, team and individual player portraits. Cover illustration by Lon Keller.

Dates: 1948

University of Denver Football Digest, Vol. 2, No. 3., Utah University vs. University of Denver, Homecoming, October 16, 1948, 1948

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0007.00024
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver football game against University of Utah on October 16, 1948 at the Denver University Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, team and individual player portraits. Cover illustration by Lon Keller.

Dates: 1948

University of Denver Football Digest, Vol. 2, No. 4, St. Mary's Gaels, University of Denver, October 23, 1948, 1948

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0007.00025
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver football game against St. Mary’s College of California on October 23, 1948 at the Denver University Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, team and individual player portraits. Cover illustration by Lon Keller.

Dates: 1948