University of Denver Stadium (Denver, Colo.)
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 Soccer Goalkeeper, between 1962-1964
University of Denver Pioneers men's soccer goalie Maris Laipenieks dives for a ball kicked by a teammate at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Soccer Players and Coach, 1962
Contact sheet from 11 35 mm. photographic negatives taken of University of Denver Pioneers men's soccer players and coach Willy Schaeffler at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado, in 1962.
University of Denver Men's Soccer Practice, 1962
University of Denver men's soccer player Erik Jansen (40) kicks the ball down the field to teammate Bob Maddox (60) during practice at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado. Player Sergio Carvacho (42) is visible in the background.
University of Denver Men's Track and Field Coach John Musick and Team Member John McCarthy, 1954 March 13
University of Denver (DU) Pioneer men's track and field team member John McCarthy, holding a discus, poses with coach John Musick.
University of Denver Men's Track and Field Meet, between 1930-1940
University of Denver (DU) Pioneer men's track and field team members take off at the start of a race at the University of Denver stadium in Denver, Colorado. The football scoreboard is visible in the background, and a small crowd of spectators is gathered at the starting line.
University of Denver Men's Track and Field Team Member, between 1960-1970
University of Denver Pioneers men's track and field team member performs the long jump at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Track and Field Team Member, between 1950-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's track and field team member performs the high jump at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Track and Field Team Member Bob Patmon, between 1954-1955
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's track and field team member Bob Patmon takes off in a sprint from the starting block at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Track and Field Team Member Larry Llewelyn, 1955 April 2
University of Denver Pioneers men's track and field team member Larry Llewelyn runs on the track at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado on April 2, 1955.
University of Denver Men's Track and Field Team Member Larry Llewelyn, 1955 April 2
University of Denver Pioneers men's track and field team member Larry Llewelyn runs on the track at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado on April 2, 1955.