Gateway Newspaper Archive

Football legend returns to discuss legacy as first black quarterback

Marlin Briscoe visited his alma matter in 2007 to discuss the book Third and a Mile by William C. Rhoden, which portrayed the experiences of…

Former UNO, NFL football star topic of new locally produced film

In 2006, West Omaha Films began work on a film about Marlin Briscoe. That film has not yet been completed, but the project continues, now under the…

Marlin Briscoe: Omaha U. football magician

This is one of the better overviews of Briscoe's career with the OU football team, though not comprehensive, as some of the information had already…

All-time greatest . . . Grid watchers pick top offense

In a discussion of who was the all-time greatest offensive football player at OU/UNO, of course Marlin Briscoe made the list, with former UNO…

Briscoe Fourth Hall of Famer

At the time of Marlin Briscoe's induction into the University of Nebraska at Omaha Hall of Fame, 14 of his 22 records still stood. Source: "Briscoe…

Briscoe Not Happy?

Just one week after the Gateway's article "Marlin 'The Magician' Briscoe is Happy Pro," the followup article "Briscoe Not Happy?" hit. Briscoe's…

Marlin 'The Magician' Briscoe is Happy Pro

Five years after Marlin Briscoe moved on from OU, the Gateway did a feature on his early pro career. After a frustrating year with the Denver Broncos,…

Pro's Draft Briscoe and Haas

Marlin Briscoe and teammate Bill Haas both landing pro contracts was big news for OU. Briscoe was drafted by the AFL for the Denver Broncos, and he…

Briscoe Wins NAIA Berth

After the conclusion of the 1967 OU football season, Marlin Briscoe was selected for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics All-America…

OU Hero Briscoe Leaves Behind Passable Career

It's hard to determine whether the headline was intended as a pun, a massive understatement, or both, but Marlin Briscoe's "passable career" in OU…

At Ring Side

The Magician was well on his way to becoming legend, "the arcangel of the team," a man "you have to study, like music, to appreciate his finesse and…

Reds Win Spring Squad Clash 31-19

At the intrasquad spring game, Marlin Briscoe led the Reds to victory. In the right image, Briscoe (#27) is seen "finally" getting tackled. Source:…

At Ring Side

Before the 1967 football season even began, the mere knowledge that Marlin Briscoe would play again sparked a tide of optimism for OU's prospects.…

Greek Grind

Unable to play football in 1966 due to his neck injury, Marlin Briscoe found other ways to stay active on campus. One of the things he did during this…

The OU QB -- Briscoe May Play Again in 1967

What should have been the crowning year of Marlin Briscoe's career with OU football evaporated when a neck injury put him off the field for the entire…

Hiram Scott Upsets OU 13-7; Briscoe Sidelined

OU's hopes for a great 1966 football season were dashed when Marlin Briscoe sustained an injury that took him off the field. "Out for the remainder of…

Quarterback Glimpses

A concise overview of the strengths and weaknesses of each of OU's 1966 quarterbacks, including Marlin Briscoe, who is credited with setting three…

Center Bank Player of the Week

Marlin Briscoe was selected Center Bank Player of the Week three times in a row, and went on to win Player of the Year for 1965. Source: [Untitled.]…

Briscoe Baffles Braves: 8,256 See Indians Take 14-12 Squeeze

Playing to a record-sized crowd at Rosenblatt Stadium, OU defeated Bradley University. Marlin Briscoe merited three mentions in the account of the…

Briscoe Deals Aces: Mid-Game Change Lifts Indians to 21-6 Victory

Marlin Briscoe features prominently in this detailed account of what must have been an exciting game to watch, as OU took a beating in the first half,…