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University of Denver. Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

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Biography

In 1961, Intercollegiate Soccer is introduced at DU. In 1969, Intercollegiate Women’s Basketball is introduced. In 1971, Intercollegiate Track and Field is disbanded. In 1974, Intercollegiate Swimming and Women's Field Hocky are introduced. Also in 1974, Women's Gymnastics begins at DU led by Coach Kathy Stacey.

1983 was a year full of activity for Intercollegiate Athletics: Intercollegiate Women's Volleyball begins; Women's Gymnastics become Division I; Football is reinstated as a club sport after 23 years; and Lacrosse becomes a varsity sport.

In 1988, football is once again dissolved and in 1990, Golf becomes a varsity sport.

Citation:
Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg. 239).

“University of Denver Hall of Fame Class of 2007,” University of Denver Athletics website, http://www.denverpioneers.com/sports/athletics/spec-rel/051508aaa.html, accessed August 16, 2017.

Today: August. 15, 1983, vol.5, no.2 (pg.4)

Karen Johnston, “Football Returns to DU After Missing 23 Seasons of Play,” The University of Denver Clarion, vol. 89, no. 1, September 12, 1983, 25.

Karen Johnston, “Lacrosse Team Goes Varsity and Recruits a New Coach,” The University of Denver Clarion, vol. 89, no. 1, September 12, 1983, 29.

Clarion, October 10, 1988, vol. 95, No. 8 (pg.2).

Card Catalog – Athletics.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Division of Athletics and Recreation Records

 Collection
Identifier: U300
Abstract The Division of Athletics and Recreation (formerly Department of Athlietcs, then Department of Athletics and Recreation) is an administrative unit within the University of Denver (DU) that manages collegiate athletics and recreational activities for DU students. The bulk of the records in this collection have been generated by the Media Relations unit, which is an administrative unit within the University of Denver Division of Athletics and Recreation, and serves as the liaison between DU's...
Dates: 1884-2017

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