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Ketchum, Ellison, 1908-1960

 Person

Biography

University of Denver, Student-athlete: Men's football, 1927-1929; Men's baseball, 1928-1930; Men's basketball, 1928-1930. Head coach: Men's basketball, 1940-1942, 1946-1948; Men's football, 1942. Administrator: Director of Athletics, 1944-1950.

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Ellison Ketchum Papers

 Collection
Identifier: M029
Abstract Ellison Ketchum graduated from the University of Denver, Denver, Colorado in 1930 after winning 10 varsity letters and all conference honors in football and basketball. He served as coach for the University of Denver freshmen basketball and football teams from 1930-1932. He left to coach high school sports and returned in 1936 as head freshman coach. He was named assistant football coach and head basketball coach in 1939. He was appointed Athletic Director in 1942. He left the University...
Dates: 1908-1952

University of Denver Athletic Director Ellison Ketchum and Alfred Nelson, between 1944-1950

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0063.00091
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Athletic Director Ellison Ketchum and Dean of the Community College Alfred Nelson look over the construction of the east stands of the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1944-1950

University of Denver Director of Athletics Ellison Ketchum, between 1944-1950

 Item
Identifier: U300.06.0029.00049
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers director of athletics Ellison Ketchum poses for a portrait.

Dates: between 1944-1950

University of Denver Men's Basketball Coach Ellison Ketchum, between 1947-1948

 Item
Identifier: U300.06.0047.00019
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's basketball coach and former DU football and baseball player Ellison Ketchum poses for a portrait.

Dates: between 1947-1948

University of Denver Men's Football Team, 1942

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0052.00011
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team huddles around their coaches during a practice in Denver, Colorado. Head football coach Ellison Ketchum is pictured kneeling on the left.

Dates: 1942

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Type
Archival Object 4
Collection 1
 
Subject
Athletics 4
Colorado 4
Denver (Colo.) 4
Athletic directors 3
Basketball coaches 3