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Tom Osborne Biography (American Football Player, Coach)

Birthday: February 23, 1937 (Pisces)

Born In: Hastings, Nebraska, United States

Advanced Search Dr. Thomas William ‘Tom’ Osborne is a former Head Coach of the University of Nebraska football team and is considered to be the most proficient coach in the history of American college football. He was the Head Coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team for 25 years and succeeded Bob Devaney, who convinced him to become a volunteer graduate assistant on his staff in the beginning. After that, he made him offensive coordinator for a few seasons before he was announced as the Head Coach. Nebraska’s 25th Head Coach for 25 years, the longest tenure in school history is considered to be the most prominent achievement of his football career. Under his bearing, the program achieved success. The Cornhuskers made a 255-49-3 record under Osborne’s guidance, won a percentage of .836. His accomplishments were so highly respected that the National Football Foundation gave up its three-year waiting period so that he could be inducted into its Hall of Fame in December of 1998. After coaching, Osborne was elected to Congress in 2000 and served six years in the U.S. House as a Republican from Nebraska's 3rd district.

Birthday: February 23, 1937 (Pisces)

Born In: Hastings, Nebraska, United States

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Also Known As: Thomas William Osborne

Age: 88 Years, 88 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Nancy Tederman

children: Ann Wilke, Mike Osborne, Suzie Dobbs

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political ideology: Republican Party

Notable Alumni: University Of Nebraska-Lincoln, Hastings College

U.S. State: Nebraska

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education: Hastings College, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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  What was Tom Osborne's coaching record at the University of Nebraska?

  Tom Osborne had a coaching record of 255-49-3 during his tenure at the University of Nebraska.

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  What offensive system did Tom Osborne implement at Nebraska?

  Tom Osborne was known for implementing the option-based offense, particularly the I-formation and the triple option, which became a hallmark of Nebraska football.

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  How many national championships did Tom Osborne win as a head coach?

  Tom Osborne won three national championships as the head coach of the University of Nebraska football team in 1994, 1995, and 1997.

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  What made Tom Osborne a successful coach at Nebraska?

  Tom Osborne's attention to detail, emphasis on teamwork, discipline, and his ability to develop players both on and off the field were key factors in his success as a coach at Nebraska.

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American PeopleAmerican Football PlayersAmerican MenMale LeadersPisces Leaders Childhood & Early YearsOsborne was born on February 23, 1937 in Nebraska and attended the Hastings High School where he was considered a star athlete, an ace in basketball and football. He won the Nebraska High School ‘Athlete of The Year’ title by the Omaha World Herald.After passing his high school, Osborne, like his father and grandfather, joined the Hastings College. He played football quarterback and basketball during his time in the college and graduated with B.A. in history in 1959.Washington Redskins drafted Osborne into the National Football League, after he played two seasons with them as a wide receiver.Continue Reading Below