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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