Husker legend Tom Osborne officially inducted into Nebraska Hall of Fame

By: Zach Wendling

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: July 22, 2026

Words: 836

Last Updated: 4 weeks ago

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LINCOLN — Husker legend and former Congressman Tom Osborne is officially the next member of the Nebraska Hall of Fame after a commission gave unanimous approval Wednesday at Gov. Jim Pillen’s urging.

Pillen, a former Husker defensive back in the 1970s under Osborne as coach, made it no secret that the original Legislative Bill 1159 introduced at his request, which passed as part of LB 596, was written for his mentor. The intent …

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