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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 vs. University of Wyoming Men's Football Game, 1955 November 24

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00127
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Dick Gupton (31) catches the ball near the sideline as two University of Wyoming opponents John Watts and Jerry Tucker close in to make a tackle. DU teammate Larry Ross is visible running upfield to make potential blocks. Teammate Max Willsey (20) is shown on the far left being tackled to the ground in a game on November 24, 1955 in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1955 November 24

University of Denver vs. University of Wyoming Men's Football Game, 1955 November 24

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00139
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Dick Gupton scores a touchdown just ahead of University of Wyoming player Jerry Tucker (84) who was unable to catch up and bring Dick Gupton to the ground in a game on November 24, 1955 in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1955 November 24

University of Denver vs. University of Wyoming Men's Football Game, 1955 November 24

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00140
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Dick Gupton runs down the sideline with the ball as University of Wyoming players John Watts and Jerry Tucker (84) give chase alongside DU teammate Larry Ross in a game on November 24, 1955 in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1955 November 24

University of Denver vs. Utah State Agricultural College Men's Freshman Football Game, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00153
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football player follows the movements of an opposing Utah State Aggies player running with the ball in order to make an attempt at a tackle during a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1950-1960

University of Denver vs. Utah State Agricultural College Men's Freshman Football Game, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00170
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football player runs with the ball as an opposing Utah State Aggies player (88) prepares to tackle the player during a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1950-1960

University of Denver vs. Utah State Agricultural College Men's Freshman Football Game, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00175
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football player runs with the ball and attempts to break a tackle by a Utah State Aggies player as other defenders give chase during a game in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1950-1960

University of Kansas vs. University of Denver, September 27, 1946, D.U. Stadium, 1946 September 27

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0084.00011
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver (DU) football game against the University of Kansas on September 27, 1946 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, cheers, song lyrics, team and individual player portraits.

Dates: 1946 September 27

Utah vs Denver, 1936 October 17

 Item
Identifier: U300.05.0411.00002
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver football game against University of Utah on October 17, 1936 at the Denver University Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, team and individual player portraits.

Dates: 1936 October 17

Utah vs. Denver, Oct. 25, 1941, 1941 October 25

 Item
Identifier: U300.03.0084.00009
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver (DU) football game against University of Utah on October 25, 1941 at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Program includes: team rosters, statistics, schedules, cheers, song lyrics, team and individual player portraits.

Dates: 1941 October 25