Osborne inducted into the Nebraska Hall of Fame

by: The North Platte Bulletin - Sep. 22, 2026

Tom Osborne is officially the 28th member of the Nebraska Hall of Fame.

A sculpted bust of Osborne’s likeness is now installed on the second floor of the Nebraska State Capitol. Nebraska Hall of Fame Commissioners and other special guests attended the induction ceremony on Sept. 18.

“Coach Osborne is widely known for his leadership, integrity, honor, and compassion,” said Nebraska Hall of Fame Commission Chair and Master of Ceremonies Dr. Sara Crook. “His accomplishments include mentoring thousands of student athletes on and off the field, in the classroom, and devoting the past 33 years to the TeamMates Mentoring Program he and his wife Nancy founded in 1991.

“Following his legendary coaching career that included five national championships, three of them as head coach, TO, as he’s affectionately called by adoring Nebraskans, continued to serve his home state in the U.S. House of Representatives for three terms from Nebraska’s 3rd congressional district from 2000-06. His service continued as Nebraska’s 13th athletic director from 2007-2013.”

“Tom is a humble son of our state who has dedicated his life’s work to our young people,” said Hall of Fame broadcaster and former voice of Husker football Jim Rose. “First as a legendary college football coach whose teams delivered not only just great victories, memorable moments and championships, but with them a rare loyalty that begot a pride of place that we Nebraskans had never before known.”

The Nebraska Legislature passed Legislative Bill 596 in April, updating state law to allow living individuals to be inducted into the Nebraska Hall of Fame for extraordinary and lasting contributions to the state, including exemplary public service, leadership in collegiate athletics, and dedication to youth membership.

Following the bill’s passage, the Nebraska Hall of Fame Commission voted unanimously, 7-0, making Tom Osborne the state’s first living Hall of Fame inductee and bestowing upon him prestigious recognition in Nebraska’s history as a great role model for all Nebraskans as a servant leader.

The bust of Tom Osborne, which will reside in the State Capitol along with the 27 other Nebraska Hall of Fame members’ likenesses, was designed and created by world-renowned artist and native Nebraskan Matthew Placzek. His work includes more than 200 sculptures that have become iconic landmarks and have been featured in numerous national art and architectural publications.

Top photo * History Nebraska. Tom Osborne as the head coach of the NU football team.

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