Tom Osborne is a legend at Nebraska. He lead the Huskers to 3 national championships and left a legacy that will stand the test of time. He set up a tradition of winning that begs to be matched even by the current coach Bo Pelini. Coach Osborne took over for Bob Devaney and coached for 25 years.
Tom was born and raised in Hasting, Nebraska, only about 2 hours outside of Lincoln. Osborne was a star athlete at high small high school. He was an all-star athlete in basketball, football, and track. After Hastings high school, he attended Hastings College where he was awarded athlete of the year.
When Tom Coached at Nebraska, his team never won less than 9 games in a season. He coached many all-star athletes and raised up plenty of future NFL players. He was ranked in every single AP poll from 1977 to 1981. In 1983 and 1984 the Huskers went 12-0 and won national championships.
Not a single Husker fan will ever forget the legacy Tom left on the state. His name is plastered on the new turf Nebraska received a few years ago. Tom Osborne is an astounding individual who will never be forgotten.
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