Ellison Ketchum graduated from the University of Denver, Denver, Colo. in 1930 after winning 10 varsity letters and all conference honors in football and basketball. He served as coach of the University of Denver freshmen basketball and football teams from 1930-1932. He left to coach high school sports and returned in 1936 as head freshman coach. He was named assistant football coach and head basketball coach in 1939. He was appointed Athletic Director in 1942. He left the University from 1943-1945 to coach the Navy Air Corps basketball team. He returned to the University of Denver and served as Athletic Director until 1950.
From the description of Ellison Ketchum papers. 1908-1952. (University of Denver, Penrose Library). WorldCat record id: 47207393
