University of Denver Stadium (Denver, Colo.)
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 530 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver vs. Colorado College Men's Football Game, 1954 September 17
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Charles DeLuca and opposing Colorado College players Ed Ficek (77) and Walt Bennett (83) watch the coin toss with members of the Air Force Academy and a referee center during a night game on September 17, 1954 in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. Colorado College Men's Football Game, 1954 September 17
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Fred Tesone (43) about to get hit from the side as he watches teammates tackle an opposing Colorado College player running with the ball during a night game on September 17, 1954 in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. Colorado College Men's Football Game, 1954 September 17
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Ernie Pitts catches the ball and places his right foot on the grass in the field of play as his body heads towards the sidelines out of bounds during a night game against Colorado College on September 17, 1954 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. Colorado State University Men's Freshman Football Game, 1957
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football player attempts to tackle an opposing Colorado State player (15) running with the ball as they attempt a stiff-arm during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado, 1957.
University of Denver vs. Drake University Men's Football Game, between 1950-1955
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player catches the ball (referee in foreground blocks view of player) as an opposing Drake player jumps to deflect the pass during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. United States Air Force Academy Men's Football Game, between 1956-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player (24) is tackled by a group of Air Force Academy players during a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. United States Air Force Academy Men's Football Game, between 1956-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player (80) tackles an Air Force Academy player (36) running with the ball during a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. United States Air Force Academy Men's Football Game, between 1956-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players run towards an Air Force Academy player (36) who has been tackled while running with the ball during a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. United States Air Force Academy Men's Football Game, between 1956-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player tackles an opposing Air Force Academy player as DU teammate (20) jumps on top of the tackled opponent during a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. United States Air Force Academy Men's Football Game, between 1956-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player (24) is tackled with the ball in his hands by a diving Air Force Academy player who is unable to be stopped by a Pioneer player (66) who is on his back on the ground during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.