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Skyline Conference (1938-1962)

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The Skyline Conference, also known as the Mountain States Conference, was a college athletic conference based in the Western United States. The league was established in 1938 when the seven charter members (see below) pulled out of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

1954 University of Denver Varsity Football Squad Skyline Conference Champions, 1954

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Identifier: U300.08.0430.00001
Abstract Image of the 1954 University of Denver varsity football squad and Skyline Conference champions superimposed on a wooden plaque. Back row (l-r): Bert Cooper, John Crawford, Joe Douglas (manager), Don Cushing (manager), Jack Musick (line coach), Wilber Volz (backfield coach), Dick Tomlinson (end coach), Earl Hamilton (freshman coach), Bob Blackman (head coach). Row four: Willie Jackson, Jim Pokipala, Jerry Nawrocki, Carl Halstead, Bob Burkey, Gary Nelson, Sel Elizondo, Charles Bernard,...
Dates: 1954
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Athletics and Recreation Memorabilia / Box 430

1955 Kiwanis Salad Bowl, Skyline All-Stars vs. Border All-Stars, Phoenix, Arizona, 1955

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Identifier: U300.03.0007.00062
Abstract Souvenir program for the 1955 Kiwanis Salad Bowl at Montgomery Stadium in Phoenix, Arizona on January 1st at 11:00 AM. Program includes: history of the Kiwanis Salad Bowl, money for disabled children raised at the Salad Bowl since its inception in 1948 through 1954, information about the Skyline and Border athletic conferences, portraits of Arizona Kiwanis Club presidents, portraits of the 1954 Salad Bowl Queen Judy Weld, portraits of 40 contenders for 1955 Salad Bowl Queen title, campus...
Dates: 1955
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Men's Football Records / Box 7

Skyline Conference History and Record Book, 1958

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Identifier: U300.04.0434.0007
Abstract

Photocopies of Skyline Conference football history and record book from 1958 featuring schedules, results, and records.

Dates: 1958
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Legacy Working Files / Box 434, Various Sports

Skyline Football 1961 Grid Record-Roster Book and basketball Record Book, 1961

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Identifier: U300.05.0411.00001
Abstract

1961 Skyline Football Conference information guide featuring conference records, standings and awards from the previous year, individual team football rosters, coaching staffs, and school information, and conference basketball records.

Dates: 1961
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Publications / Box 411

The Denver Clarion, vol. 31, issue 11, 1954 December 3

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Identifier: clarion_v031i11_19541203
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We’re The Champs – DU concludes greatest Football Season with Thanksgiving Victory. Defeats Colorado A and M (34-0), and their first undisputed Skyline Conference Championship since 1917. Housing Program reorganized, Catherine Northrup named new head. Original Opera Heralds Yuletide. MSF Yule Dinner.

Dates: 1954 December 3
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U212, Clarion Student Newspaper Records / The Denver Clarion / Volume 31

University of Denver Basketball History and Record Book, 1959

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Identifier: U300.04.0434.0008
Abstract

Photocopy of men's basketball history and record book from 1958 featuring schedules, rosters, results, and records.

Dates: 1959
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Legacy Working Files / Box 434, Various Sports

University of Denver Basketball History and Record Book, 1961

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Identifier: U300.04.0434.0009
Abstract

Skyline Athletic Conference basketball records

Dates: 1961
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U300, Division of Athletics and Recreation Records / Legacy Working Files / Box 434, Various Sports

University of Denver Football Team, 1954, 1954

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Identifier: U201.01.0413.00029
Abstract The 1954 University of Denver football team poses in the stands at the stadium. Row 1: Joe Strasser, Ed Stuart, Charles DeLuca, Dean Westgard, Jack LaSalle, Ed Horvat, Larry Ross, Rusty Fairly, Fred Tesone, Fred Mahaffey, Walt Anderson. Row 2: Charles Olson, Jay Schnitker, Vince Benstead, Bob Ball, John Mette, Nick Angele, Don Griebel, Jim Bowen, Willie Anthony, Max Willsey, Danny Biro. Row 3: Ernie Pitts, Paul Koss, Dick Herman, Richard Mucha, Marvin Popp, Duane Hueneke, Roger Brandon, Bob...
Dates: 1954
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U201, University of Denver Historical Photograph Collection / Photographs, Subject Files / Box 413

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