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 vs. United States Air Force Academy Men's Football Game, 1957 November 9
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Melvin Johnson (43) chases after an opposing Air Force player (19) running with the ball during a game played on November 9, 1957 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. United States Air Force Academy Men's Football Game, 1957 November 9
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Melvin Johnson (43) runs to tackle an opposing Air Force player (11) who catches the ball during a game played on November 9, 1957 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. United States Air Force Academy Men's Football Game, 1957 November 9
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Melvin Johnson (43) and teammate Steve Meuris (82) run towards an opposing Air Force player (19) who catches the ball during a game played on November 9, 1957 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. United States Air Force Academy Men's Football Game, 1957 November 9
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players chase after an opposing Air Force player (11) who runs with the ball towards the middle during a game played on November 9, 1957 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. United States Air Force Academy Men's Football Game, 1957 November 9
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players Melvin Johnson (43) and teammate Steve Meuris (82) rush towards an opposing Air Force player (11) who prepares to lateral the ball backwards to a teammate during a game played on November 9, 1957 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. United States Air Force Academy Men's Football Game, 1957 November 9
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Melvin Johnson (43) runs down the field with the ball as an opposing Air Force player (49) dives to attempt a tackle during a game played on November 9, 1957 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. United States Air Force Academy Men's Football Game, 1957 November 9
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players rush on defense as an opposing Air Force quarterback (11) fakes a handoff during a play action passing play during a game played on November 9, 1957 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. United States Air Force Academy Men's Football Game, between 1956-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player (24) is tackled by a group of Air Force Academy players during a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. United States Air Force Academy Men's Football Game, between 1956-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player (80) tackles an Air Force Academy player (36) running with the ball during a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. United States Air Force Academy Men's Football Game, between 1956-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players run towards an Air Force Academy player (36) who has been tackled while running with the ball during a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.