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, between 1956-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player tackles an opposing Air Force Academy player as DU teammate (20) jumps on top of the tackled opponent 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 (24) is tackled with the ball in his hands by a diving Air Force Academy player who is unable to be stopped by a Pioneer player (66) who is on his back on the ground during a game 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 players and opposing Air Force Academy players rush on top of one another and form a pile-up during a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. United States Air Force Academy Men's Freshman Football Game, 1955 October 8
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football player runs towards the endzone with the ball during a game as an opposing Air Force player (22) is on the ground during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. United States Air Force Academy Men's Freshman Football Game, 1955 October 8
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football player runs towards the endzone with the ball as his teammates block ahead during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. United States Air Force Academy Men's Freshman Football Game, 1955 October 8
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football player about to be tackled by an opposing Air Force Academy player as DU teammates run towards the play during a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. United States Air Force Academy Men's Freshman Football Game, 1955 October 8
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football player attempts to run through a tackle as an opposing Air Force Academy player wraps his arms around the DU player's legs during a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver vs. United States Air Force Academy Men's Soccer Match, 1967
University of Denver Pioneers men's soccer player attempts to steal the ball from an Air Force Academy Falcons player at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado, 1967.
University of Denver vs. United States Air Force Academy Men's Soccer Match, 1967
University of Denver Pioneers men's soccer player knees the ball away from an Air Force Academy Falcons player (30) during a match at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado, 1967.
University of Denver vs. University of New Mexico Men's Football Game, 1955 October 20
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player attempts to avoid a block by an opposing University of New Mexico Lobos defender as he chases a player (42) in possession of the ball on his way to a touchdown. The scoreboard in the background shows no score and a first down with ten yards to go for the opposition in a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado on October 20, 1955.