Denny Field (Washington)
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Denny Field is located in Seattle
, Washington, and served as the home grounds for the University of Washington football team
from the 1895 through the 1920 seasons. Then known as the Sun Dodgers, Washington compiled an overall home record of 87 wins, 15 losses, and 13 ties on the field including an NCAA record 59-0-4 winning streak
dating from 1907 to 1917.
On November 5, 1920, Washington played their final game at Denny Field, losing to Stanford
, 3-0. Three weeks later, November 27 marked the final game of the 1920 season and opening opening of Husky Stadium
against Dartmouth
.
The field is located south of the intersection of NE 45th St. and 20th Ave. NE by Hutchinson Hall and Hansee Hall.
Seattle, Washington
Seattle is the county seat of King County, Washington. With 608,660 residents as of the 2010 Census, Seattle is the largest city in the Northwestern United States. The Seattle metropolitan area of about 3.4 million inhabitants is the 15th largest metropolitan area in the country...
, Washington, and served as the home grounds for the University of Washington football team
Washington Huskies football
College football has a long history at the University of Washington. The Washington Huskies have won 15 Pacific-10 Conference championships, seven Rose Bowl titles, and three national championships. Washington's all-time record of 653-398-50 ranks 20th by all-time winning percentage and 21st by...
from the 1895 through the 1920 seasons. Then known as the Sun Dodgers, Washington compiled an overall home record of 87 wins, 15 losses, and 13 ties on the field including an NCAA record 59-0-4 winning streak
Winning streak
Winning streak may refer to:*Winning Streak, a long-running Irish television game show**Winning Streak: Dream Ticket, a more modern version*Winning Streak , a 1970s American television game show...
dating from 1907 to 1917.
On November 5, 1920, Washington played their final game at Denny Field, losing to Stanford
Stanford Cardinal football
The Stanford Cardinal football program represents Stanford University in college football at the NCAA Division I FBS level and is a member of the Pac-12 Conference's North Division. Stanford, the top-ranked academic institution with an FBS program, has a highly successful football tradition. The...
, 3-0. Three weeks later, November 27 marked the final game of the 1920 season and opening opening of Husky Stadium
Husky Stadium
Husky Stadium is an outdoor athletic stadium on the campus of the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is the home of the Washington Huskies...
against Dartmouth
Dartmouth Big Green football
The Dartmouth Big Green football team represents Dartmouth College in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision college football competition as a member of the Ivy League...
.
The field is located south of the intersection of NE 45th St. and 20th Ave. NE by Hutchinson Hall and Hansee Hall.