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Speken, David, 1908-1962

 Person

Occupations

  • Quarterbacks (football)
    • Note: Played football for the University of Denver between 1927-1930. Speken has no documented play in 1929.

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David Speken, 1927 - 1930

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Identifier: B111.09.0009.0028
Abstract David Speken was born on the 28th of July, 1908 to Ralph and Tillie Speken. David played football for the University of Denver from 1927-1930, except for 1929 for which there is no record of his playing. His statistics show him to be an excellent player--regularly leading the team in game and season metrics. Anecdotally, it is said that Hilltop stadium was referred to as, "The House/Stadium that Spek Built," due to the number of fans who came to see him play. David Speken died on the 10th of...
Dates: Coverage: 1927 - 1930