Tom Osborne

Football coach and U.S. Congressman

Tom Osborne - Football coach and U.S. Congressman
Born

February 23rd, 1937
88 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college football as a quarterback at the University of Nebraska. Served as head coach for the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team from 1973 to 1997, achieving three national championships. Transitioned into politics, serving in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2001 to 2007. Contributed significantly to both sports and public service.

Won three national championships with Nebraska Cornhuskers

Served in the U.S. House of Representatives

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