College coaching great Tom Osborne becomes 1st living inductee in Nebraska’s state hall of fame

The state legislature in April passed a law paving the way for the 89-year-old Osborne’s entry

July 22, 2026Updated: July 22, 2026

By Associated Press (AP)

College coaching great Tom Osborne becomes 1st living inductee in Nebraska’s state hall of fame

Former Nebraska football coach Tom Osborne appears on the field during halftime as Oklahoma plays against Nebraska in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz,File)

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