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University of Denver Stadium (Denver, Colo.)

 Organization

Biography

Groundbreaking of the stadium began in 1925. Football stadium opened to a game with Colorado School of Mines in 1926. It was later demolished in 1971 and replaced by tennis courts and fields.

Citation:
Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg.117); “Football Victory Caps Formal Dedication of Huge Pioneer Stadium,” University of Denver Clarion, vol. 31, no. 3, October 7, 1926, 1.

Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg. 183); Board of Trustees Minutes – Volume S: page 33, 36.

University of Denver. Special Collections and Archives. University of Denver Buildings Collection. Communique. (1971). [U123.01.0009.0023].

Scope Note

Use for: Hilltop Stadium (Denver, Colo.)

Biography

Ground Breaking for the "Hill Top" Stadium in 1925.

Sources

Card Catalog. Administration- Board of Trustees.

Biography

Dedication of Stadium on October 2nd, 1926.

Sources

“Stadium- Groundbreaking/Dedication, 1925 – 1926,” University of Denver Buildings Collection. [U123.01.0009.0020]; University of Denver. Special Collections and Archives. University of Denver Buildings Collection. Dedication program. [U123.01.0009.0020].

Found in 529 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1956

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0388.00121
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team competes in a game in the University of Denver Stadium.

Dates: between 1950-1956

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0052.00034
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player runs with the ball towards an opposing player who attempts to make a tackle during a game.

Dates: between 1950-1960

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0029.00077
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players watch as opposing players pile on top of one another as they go after the ball during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1950-1960

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0029.00078
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player catches the ball as an opposing player (85) prepares to go after him during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1950-1955

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1955-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0029.00079
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player (19) attempts to deflect a pass as an opposing player (87) makes a catch during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1955-1960

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1955-1958

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0029.00081
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player (64) prepares to attempt a tackle on an opposing player running with the ball during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1955-1958

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1955-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0029.00082
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player attempts to make a tackle on an opposing player running downfield with the ball during a game.

Dates: between 1955-1960

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1957-1958

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0029.00083
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player watches as an opposing player catches a pass during a game.

Dates: between 1957-1958

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1940-1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0029.00104
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player runs down the field with the ball as opposing players chase him towards the sideline during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1940-1955

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1955-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0029.00108
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player (41) runs across the goalline into the endzone for a touchdown during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1955-1960