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Pitts, Ernie

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Student-athlete: Men's football, 1954.

Found in 7 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

1956 University of Denver Men's Football Team, 1956

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Identifier: U300.01.0011.00134
Abstract

1956 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team poses in an offensive formation for a group portrait. Front line from left to right: right end Ernie Pitts, right tackle Ralph Meyer, right guard Bob Huber, center Bob Garrard, left guard Jerry Nawrocki, left tackle Nick Angele, and left end Joe Strasser. Back line: right half Johnny Wilson (22), full back Dick Gupton (31), and left half George Colbert (21). Al Yanowich is under center at quarterback.

Dates: 1956

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

University of Denver Men's Football Player Ernie Pitts, 1954

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Identifier: U300.01.0004.00067
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Ernie Pitts (83, left end) poses for a portrait.

Dates: 1954

University of Denver Men's Football Players, 1956

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Identifier: U300.01.0010.00356
Abstract

1956 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players pose together in a line while in uniform for a group photograph on the field of the University of Denver (DU) Stadium. From left to right: Ernie Pitts (83), Ralph Meyer (76), Bob Huber (62), Bob Garrard (54), Jerry Nawrocki (61), Nick Angele (75), and Joe Strasser (82)

Dates: 1956

University of Denver vs. Colorado College Men's Football Game, 1954 September 17

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Identifier: U300.01.0011.00151
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1954 September 17

Utah State's All Opponent Football Team 1955, 1956 February 1

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Identifier: U300.03.0084.00016
Abstract

Letter addressed to Jim Bowen, Ernie Pitts, and Ed Horvat from Utah State Agricultural College. The letter gives a first and second team for the 1955 season of players found exceptional according to Utah State. University of Denver (DU) players include first team: Ernie Pitts, Ed Horvat, and Jimmy Bowen. Second Team: Larry Ross, and Ed Elizondo.

Dates: 1956 February 1

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