Generic Early 1970s Helmet Plaque 

Early 1970s helmet plaque. The helmet style used is from the 1970-1981 seasons.    Roughly 22" by 22". 

(photo from Chad Maun)

Generic Mid-Late 1970s Helmet Plaque 

Probably mid to late 1970s helmet plaque. The helmet style used is from the 1970-1981 seasons, but the helmet is slightly brighter white instead of a true cream shade. May have been produced later using a "throwback" helmet design.  

(photo from Chad Maun)

1964 Season, 1965 Cotton Bowl 

This is actually a University of Arkansas plaque commemorating the Razorbacks' season and matchup with the Huskers in the Jan 1, 1965 Cotton Bowl. Still makes a nice momento from that bowl game.  

(photo from Bob Ihrig)

1965 Big 8 Champs 

A sharp looking walnut plaque commemorating the Huskers' first undefeated regular season under Coach Bob Devaney.  The Huskers would go on to suffer a 28-39 defeat to Coach Bear Bryant's Crimson Tide, the eventual National Champions.  

(originally submitted by Dave Auch of Omaha, updated photo from Dan Wagner)

Touchdown Club Plaque - Tippy Dye

This is a plaque that would be given to members of the Touchdown Club, with years added for added membership.  This one belonged to a Mr. Hyde, and was given during the years that Tippy Dye, who hired Bob Devaney as Head Coach in 1962, was the Athletic Director.  Tippy remained AD until Bob Devaney himself took over the reigns of the Athletic Department in 1967.  Leather trim around a 6" square ceramic inset.

(photo and details courtesy Dan Wagner - thanks!) 

Touchdown Club Plaque

Another identical plaque, though this one given during Bob Devaney's tenure as AD, some time between 1967 and 1993. No name or years associated with this one.

(photo and details courtesy Chad Maun - thanks!) 

1970 National Champs Newspaper Plaque

Awesome collage of newspaper articles and clippings following the 1970 Orange Bowl victory that gave Coach Bob Devaney and the Cornhuskers their first National Championship. Appears to be from various papers, though the top right is from the Chicago Daily News, and includes a small strip in the lower left that is the final AP rankings.  Very nice and one of a kind!

(photo and details courtesy Dan Wagner - thanks!) 

1970 National Champs Plaque

Very nice early NC plastic plaque put out by Dewey & Wilson Displays, Inc. of Lincoln.  Features the scores of all 11 regular season games, plus the Orange Bowl in the football at the bottom. Seven inches high, very nice plaque!

(photo and details courtesy an anonymous contributor - thanks!) 

1970 National Champions

Downtown Lincoln Businessmen

Very neat plaque that was put out by a group of Downtown Lincoln Businessmen following the 1970 National Championship.  Measures 13" by 10" on a walnut base. Lists the team roster and coaching staff in addition to the Orange Bowl score.  Great plaque!

(photo and details courtesy an anonymous contributor - thanks!) 

1971 Omaha Press Club Plaque presented to Bob Devaney

Very historic and unique plaque made in very limited quantities by Picture Plaque of Lincoln in 1971. This is the same company that made the 1970 and 1971 team photo plaques commemorating those NC seasons listed below.  I'll let the enlarged image speak for itself.

(photo and details courtesy Dan Wagner and Chad Maun - thanks!) 

1970-1971 National Champs Plaque

The follow-on to the one above.  This one apparently came in two versions, as Dan Wagner sent the one on the left with a white base, Dan Vajgrt the one on the right with the wood base. Very nice plaques from a great era in Nebraska Cornhuskers football!

1970-1971 National Champs Plaque

Unique plaque commemorating the 1970-71 National Championships. The state outline and #1 are made of a molded plastic which gives it a really neat 3-D effect!  Measures 21" by 25", made by ABC Signs, Norfolk, NE.

(photo and details courtesy an anonymous contributor - thanks!) 

1970-71 National Champs Plaque

Walnut base with sticker plaque commemorating the back to back National Championships by Coach Bob Devaney's teams. 8" by 26".  

(photo and details courtesy an anonymous contributor - thanks!) 

1970-71 National Champs Plaque

Featuring Harry Husker

Another nice Harry Husker memorabilia item. Harry took over as the official mascot in the early 1960s following the start of the Devaney era, replaced in the early 1970s at the start of the Osborne era.  

(photo and details courtesy an anonymous contributor - thanks!) 

1970-71 National Champs Plaque

Featuring Harry Husker

Another nice plaque from the 70-71 National Championship seasons.  Approximately 22" x 29" and features the 70-71 season results with Harry Husker framing the schedules.  

(photo and details courtesy an anonymous contributor - thanks!) 

1970-71 National Champs Booster Plaque

A little blurry, but still looks great.  This is a 1970-1971 National Champions plaque w/inset, put out by GEC Manufacturing Wayne, NE. It is not one of a kind, but there aren't that many hanging around. Measures 13" x 10".

(photo and details courtesy an anonymous contributor - thanks!)  

1970-71 National Champs Booster Plaque

Another variation of the one above. This one features plain numbers "70" and "71" and a black velvet background outlined in red. Measures 13" x 10".

(photo and details courtesy Chad Maun - thanks!)  

1970-71 National Champs Booster Plaque

Yet another variation of the one above. This one features a miniature replica helmet over a small "1st Place" trophy topper. Measures 13" x 10".

(photo and details courtesy Chad Maun - thanks!)  

1970-71 National Champs Booster Plaque

This is a nice piece of memorabilia from the 70's.  It is a plaque that was originally issued to boosters to commemorate the 1970 National Championship, as inscribed in the original placard affixed to the velvet.  They issued the same plaque with a different placard (the loose one in the lower-left corner) the following year.  

(photo courtesy of Brad Staton of Cozad, details furnished by Bob Ihrig of Lincoln) 

1971 National Championship Plaque

This is a nice piece of memorabilia from the 70's.  It is 12" in diameter, very unique due to its round shape instead of rectangular or square.   

(contributed anonymously) 

1970-71 National Champs 

Three more NC plaques for the 1970 and 1971 back-to-back National Championships.  Great colors and details on these plaques.  Made by Picture Plaques of Lincoln.  

(photos from Dave Auch of Omaha)

1971 National Champs Plaque

Another 19070-71 NC photo plaque in the standard rectangular shape.

(photo and details courtesy Dave Brown - thanks!) 

1971 National Champs Plaque

Bob Devaney's

1971 #1, 9"x12" wood plaque.  This one came from Coach Bob Devaney's 1999 estate sale with COA.  This plaque hung in his office, most likely a one of a kind.

(photo and details courtesy an anonymous contributor - thanks!) 

1972 Distinguished Service Alumni - George Sauer

This plaque was presented to George Sauer for distinguished service from the Nebraska Alumni Association in 1972. It measures 9x13.

(photo and details courtesy Arnold Remington - thanks!) 

Bob Devaney Era Plaque

This plaque commemorates The Devaney Era, 1962-1972. It is number 105 of 500, measures 19 x 23 inches and has a small section in the lower right hand corner that is signed by Bob Devaney

(photo and details courtesy Arnold Remington - thanks!) 

1973-75 Harry Husker "Fingers" Schedule Card Plaque

Not one to show off to the children!  This is a one of a kind custom made plaque featuring the back side of a tri-fold 1973, 1974, 1975 schedule card.  Walnut base with a clear plastic cover over a printed card.  Very unique!

(photo and details courtesy Arnold Remington - thanks!) 

1970s "Finger" Plaque

     Interesting plaque from the early to mid 70's based on the psychedelic helmet design in the left corner, though it could be early 1980s as the media guides still used that design through at least 1986.  It was made by The Regal Athletic Supply of Omaha. Stands 8" tall, 4" wide, embossed metal on a wood base.

thanks to Mark Gentile for the photo and info

1970s Football Helmet Coat Rack

     Nice 1970s memorabilia item featuring a felt caricature of a Nebraska Cornhusker player on a walnut base. 

thanks to Chad Maun for the photo 

1970s Football Helmet Coat Rack

     Nice kids' coat hanger featuring the Cornhusker helmet. I am guessing that it is from the late 1970s judging from the white face mask and Herbie, but may be from the 1980s. Nebraska wore gray face masks until switching to red face masks for the first time during the 1982 Orange Bowl against Clemson. It measures 12" wide by 18" high, made of wood.

thanks to Dave Brown for the photo 

1970 National Champs Helmets Plaque

These were put out in the 1990s in commemoration of the 1970 National Championship, as part of the series celebrating the 5 National Championships. Limited edition of 4000.

(photo and details courtesy Chad Maun - thanks!) 

1971 National Champs Helmets Plaque

These were put out in the 1990s in commemoration of the 1970 National Championship, as part of the series celebrating the 5 National Championships. Limited edition of 4000.

(photo and details courtesy Chad Maun - thanks!) 

Tom Osborne - First Ten Years

Nice fake marble plaque tribute to TO's first ten years as Head Coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

(photo and details courtesy Chad Maun - thanks!) 

1970s Herbie Husker Plaque

This may also be from the early 1980s, not sure. Features Herbie Husker on a walnut base.

(photo and details courtesy Arnold Remington - thanks!) 

1975 Fiesta Bowl - John Lee

1975 plaque from the 1975 Fiesta Bowl. Not certain of the origins of the plaque, whether each player received one or if John Lee was the outstanding defensive player for Nebraska.  He was not the Defensive Player of the Game, that award went to Larry Gordon of Arizona State, who won the game by a score of 17-14.

(photo and details courtesy Arnold Remington - thanks!) 

1976 Big Eight Conference Helmets Plaque

Best guess is that this is from the 1975 or 1976 season.  According to the Helmet Project, the ISU helmet was worn in the 1975-78 seasons.  The KU helmet was worn 1970-76.  The CU helmet was worn through the end of 1978. The OSU helmet was worn 1973-9. The KSU was worn from 1975-8.  The Missouri helmet was worn 1971-77.  All had only minor stripe changes in this period. OU and NU are correct for a long range of years.  

(photo and details courtesy Arnold Remington - thanks!)

1979 Big Eight Conference Helmets Plaque

Best guess is that this is from the 1979 season, or in preparation for the 1979 season.  According to the Helmet Project, the ISU helmet used was only worn in the 1979 season.  The KU helmet started its new version in 1979 as shown.  The CU helmet was worn through the end of 1978, then changed for 1979. The OSU version shown was last used in 1979. The KSU is good for 1978, but they went to purple masks in 1979 (small detail). The Missouri helmet debuted in this form in 1980.  OU and NU are correct for a long range of years.    

(photo and details courtesy Chad Maun - thanks!)

1987 Season Highlights Plaque

1987 Season highlights plaque, including the 28-31 loss to FSU in the Fiesta Bowl.  Limited edition of 1987.

(photo and details courtesy Chad Maun - thanks!) 

1988 Season Highlights Plaque

1988 Season highlights plaque, including the 23-3 loss to Miami in the Orange Bowl.  Limited edition of 1988.

(photo and details courtesy Chad Maun - thanks!) 

Greatest Games in Memorial Stadium

Includes a piece of turf with descriptions of seven great games in Memorial Stadium history. 1937 NU 14, Minnesota 9; 1959 NU 25, OU 21; 1963 NU 29, OU 20; 1977 NU 31, Alabama 24; 1978 NU 17, OU 14; 1988 NU 63, OSU 42; and 1994 NU 24, CU 7.

(photo and details courtesy Chad Maun - thanks!) 

1994 60th Anniversary Orange Bowl Mini Helmets

This is a unique plaque in that it features NU and FSU mini helmets cut in half and mounted in commemoration of the 60th Anniversary Orange Bowl game played in January 1994.  16-18 loss to Florida State, which gave FSU their first National Championship.

(photo and details courtesy Chad Maun - thanks!) 

1994 National Championship Helmet Plaque

This is an 11" by 9-1/2" plaque that features a half Riddell mini helmet with the season schedule/scores on the right. Nice beveled walnut base.

(contributed anonymously - thanks!) 

1994 National Championship w/TO & Trophy Photo

Features an autographed photo of Coach Tom Osborne with the Sears Trophy with the season schedule/scores on the right. Nice beveled walnut base.

(photo and details courtesy Chad Maun - thanks!) 

1994 National Championship Plaque

Features the season schedule/scores on the right. Nice beveled walnut base.

(photo and details courtesy Chad Maun - thanks!) 

1994 National Champs Helmets Plaque

Features individual inset ovals for each game, including scores and team helmets. Limited edition of 4000.

(photo and details courtesy Chad Maun - thanks!) 

1994 National Champs Plaque

Very sharp 15" by 19" metal framed National Championship plaque. 

(photo and details courtesy Chad Maun - thanks!) 

1994 National Champs Pins Plaque

Nice oak framed plaque featuring a collectible pin from every game of the 1994 season.  Limited edition of 500.

(photo and details courtesy an anonymous contributor - thanks!) 

1995 National Champs Pins Plaque

Nice oak framed plaque featuring a collectible pin from every game of the 1994 season.  Limited edition of 500.

(photo and details courtesy Chad Main - thanks!) 

1995 National Champs Plaque

 Identical 15" by 19" metal framed National Championship plaque. 

(photo and details courtesy Chad Maun - thanks!) 

1995 National Champs Helmets Plaque

Features individual inset ovals for each game, including scores and team helmets. Limited edition of 4000.

1994-1995 National Champs Mirror Plaque

Frosted mirror commemorating the back-to-back 1994-1995 titles. 14" by 14" square.

(photo and details courtesy Chad Maun - thanks!) 

1994-1995 National Champs Plaque

 Features the schedules/scores from both seasons on either side of a miniature turf field. Nice beveled walnut base.

(photo and details courtesy Chad Maun - thanks!) 

1997 National Championship Plaque

Features the season schedule/scores on the right. Nice beveled walnut base.

(photo and details courtesy Chad Maun - thanks!) 

1997 Five Time National Championship Plaque

Features highlights of the 5 National Championship teams on the right. Nice beveled walnut base.

(photo and details courtesy Chad Maun - thanks!) 

1997 National Champs Helmets Plaque

Features individual inset ovals for each game, including scores and team helmets. Limited edition of 4000.

(photo and details courtesy Chad Maun - thanks!) 

1997 limited edition National Championship lapel pins plaque. Measures 17" X 19", only 100 produced.

(photo and details courtesy an anonymous contributor - thanks!) 

Though technically not a plaque, this is a nice piece. It is a 1997 National Championship United States Post Office First Day Cancellation Cache autographed by Tom Osborne and the artist.  Limited edition of 100 autographed   

(photo and details courtesy Chad Maun - thanks!) 

1997 National Championship helmet plaque. 

(photo and details courtesy Chad Maun - thanks!) 

Designed to resemble a pub sign, this plaque commemorates Nebraska's five National Championships - a Winning Tradition!

(photo and details courtesy Chad Maun - thanks!) 

Features a large 2" pin for each of the five National Championship seasons. "One For The Thumb!" as proclaimed in the center logo! Limited edition of 500.

(photo and details courtesy Chad Maun - thanks!) 

Nice plaque featuring the highlights of Coach Tom Osborne's career accomplishments while Assistant Coach (1963-73) and Head Coach (1973-97) at Nebraska. 

(photo and details courtesy Chad Maun - thanks!) 

1962-1997 Era of Champions Plaque - Devaney/Osborne

Very nice plaque commemorating the "Era of Champions" which spanned the coaching careers of Bob Devaney and Tom Osborne as head coaches at the University of Nebraska. Highlighted with coins commemorating Coach Devaney's 101 wins in 11 seasons (9 per season) and Coach Osborne's 255 wins in 25 seasons (10 per season).

(photo and details courtesy an anonymous contributor - thanks!) 

1998 Tom Osborne Field - Memorial Stadium

Very nice plaque commemorating the Five National Championships and paying tribute to Memorial Stadium and Tom Osborne Field, names so in 1998 the season following Tom Osborne's retirement from coaching at Nebraska. 

(photo and details courtesy Chad Maun - thanks!) 

1990s 2 Herbies with Helmet

A small plaque, ikely from the 1990s, featuring mirrored Herbie Huskers on either side of the helmet.  Measures just 5-1/2" by 4-1/2". 

(photo and details courtesy Chad Maun - thanks!) 

2000s Memorial Stadium

Very basic knurled cherry wood look to this plaque. Put out sometime after the West Stadium expansion and North Stadium project. 

(photo and details courtesy Chad Maun - thanks!)