Estlow, Edward W., 1920-2015
Biography
Born in Colorado. DU student: 1942 BA, education. Chief, DU Board of Trustees. Student-athlete: Men's football, 1939-1941; Men's track and field, 1941-1942. He also met his wife, Charlotte Ann Schroeder, on the DU campus in 1941 and they married in 1944. They had four daughters: Susan Lyday, Nancy Gwin, Sally Baier and Mary Erculiani. The couple was wed until Charlotte's death in 2013.
Estlow took his first newspaper job as a part owner and general manager of the Lovington (New Mexico) Press, a weekly newspaper. Estlow served as Scripps’ president and CEO from 1976 until 1985. Scripps is the parent company of KMGH-TV, 7NEWS. Estlow's career with the Cincinnati-based media company began as a retail advertising representative in 1952 at the former Rocky Mountain News, where he also served as a reporter.
Prior to being named president and CEO, Estlow was vice president of the company and general business manager of Scripps Howard Newspapers.
Born and raised in Colorado, Estlow studied law at DU and at Westminster Law School following service as an Air Force captain in World War ll.
Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Men's Football Player Ed Estlow, 1976 February
Former University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Ed Estlow poses for a photograph.
University of Denver Men's Football Reunion, 1996 October 24-27
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players pose together for a group portrait. Identified players include Max Willsey, Charlie Olson, Wes Weber, Dick Herman, Johnny Wilson, Marvin Popp, and Ed Estlow.
University of Denver Men's Football Reunion, 1996 October 24-27
Former University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players pose together for a group portrait at a reunion held in 1996.