1960 Denver Pioneers football team explained

Year:1960
Team:Denver Pioneers
Sport:football
Conference:Skyline Conference
Short Conf:Skyline
Record:3–7
Conf Record:1–6
Head Coach:John Roning
Hc Year:6th
Stadium:DU Stadium
Next Year:none

The 1960 Denver Pioneers football team represented the University of Denver in the Skyline Conference during the 1960 college football season. In their sixth season under head coach John Roning, the Pioneers compiled a 3–7 record (1–6 against Skyline opponents), tied for last place in the conference, and were outscored by a total of 300 to 133.[1]

In January 1961, the University of Denver announced the cancellation of its football program. The program was operating at a net loss of $100,000 per year, and home attendance had dropped significantly.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1960 Denver Pioneers Schedule and Results. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. January 24, 2019.
  2. News: U. of Denver Drops Football. The Daily Home News (New Brunswick, NJ). January 10, 1961. 11. Newspapers.com.