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Estlow, Edward W., 1920-2015

 Person

Biography

Born in Colorado. DU student: 1942 BA, education. Chief, DU Board of Trustees. Student-athlete: Men's football, 1939-1941; Men's track and field, 1941-1942. He also met his wife, Charlotte Ann Schroeder, on the DU campus in 1941 and they married in 1944. They had four daughters: Susan Lyday, Nancy Gwin, Sally Baier and Mary Erculiani. The couple was wed until Charlotte's death in 2013.

Estlow took his first newspaper job as a part owner and general manager of the Lovington (New Mexico) Press, a weekly newspaper. Estlow served as Scripps’ president and CEO from 1976 until 1985. Scripps is the parent company of KMGH-TV, 7NEWS. Estlow's career with the Cincinnati-based media company began as a retail advertising representative in 1952 at the former Rocky Mountain News, where he also served as a reporter.

Prior to being named president and CEO, Estlow was vice president of the company and general business manager of Scripps Howard Newspapers.

Born and raised in Colorado, Estlow studied law at DU and at Westminster Law School following service as an Air Force captain in World War ll.

Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:

Former University of Denver Men's Football Player Ed Estlow, between 1950-1970

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Identifier: U300.01.0048.00108
Abstract

Former University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Ed Estlow holds up his old jersey, number 26, while posing for a portrait.

Dates: between 1950-1970

Former University of Denver Men's Football Players, 1996 October 24-27

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Identifier: U300.01.0012.00119
Abstract

Former University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players pose for a photograph during a reunion held in October 1996. Ed Estlow tosses a ball in the air and John Woudenberg is pictured on the far right.

Dates: 1996 October 24-27

Former University of Denver Men's Football Players, 1996 October 24-27

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Identifier: U300.01.0012.00120
Abstract

Former University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players stand next to each other at a reunion held in October 1996. In the middle is John Woudenberg and on the right is Ed Estlow.

Dates: 1996 October 24-27

Former University of Denver Men's Football Players, 1996 October 24-27

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Identifier: U300.01.0012.00122
Abstract

Former University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players pose for a photograph during a reunion held in October 1996. Ed Estlow holds a ball in his hands and John Woudenberg is pictured on the far right.

Dates: 1996 October 24-27

Former University of Denver Men's Football Players, 1996 October 24-27

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Identifier: U300.01.0012.00123
Abstract

Former University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players pose for a photograph with a current Pioneers cheerleader during a reunion held in October 1996. On the cheerleader's left is John Woudenberg and Ed Estlow.

Dates: 1996 October 24-27

Former University of Denver Men's Football Players, 1996 October 24-27

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Identifier: U300.01.0012.00125
Abstract

Former University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players pose together for a photograph on the remnants of the 50 yard line from DU Stadium (Hilltop) during a reunion held in October1996. John Woudenberg is on the far left and Ed Estlow holds a football with another former player.

Dates: 1996 October 24-27

University of Denver Alumnus, Men's Football Player, and Trustee Edward W. Estlow, between 1955-1980

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Identifier: U300.01.0011.00103
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers alumnus, former men's football player, and trustee Edward W. Estlow poses for a portrait.

Dates: between 1955-1980

University of Denver Men's Football Player Ed Estlow, 1976 February

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Identifier: U300.01.0012.00063
Abstract

Former University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Ed Estlow poses for a photograph.

Dates: 1976 February

University of Denver Men's Football Reunion, 1996 October 24-27

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Identifier: U300.01.0051.00025
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players pose together for a group portrait. Identified players include Max Willsey, Charlie Olson, Wes Weber, Dick Herman, Johnny Wilson, Marvin Popp, and Ed Estlow.

Dates: 1996 October 24-27

University of Denver Men's Football Reunion, 1996 October 24-27

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Identifier: U300.01.0012.00118
Abstract

Former University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players pose together for a group portrait at a reunion held in 1996.

Dates: 1996 October 24-27