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It Wasn't Easy, from the 1966 Tomahawk Yearbook
The 1966 Tomahawk yearbook featured this full page photo of Marlin Briscoe cartwheeling over the goal line, with the caption on the facing page describing the challenges the team faced. From the 1966 Tomahawk yearbook (pages 174-175).
1966 OU Football Team, from the 1967 Tomahawk Yearbook
Group photos of the University of Omaha football team from the 1967 Tomahawk yearbook (pages 106-107). Marlin Briscoe appears in the upper team photo, front row, third from the right. He also appears in photo of the team captains, standing on the…
The 1968 Tomahawk Salutes . . .
Marlin Briscoe is saluted for "contributions in student affairs," for his service as senior class representative, as well as his football and basketball records. He appears in the second image from the left, top row, in this two-page spread from the…
OU Student Council, from the 1968 Tomahawk Yearbook
Group photo of the Student Council. Marlin Briscoe is in the back row, fifth from the left. His election as senior class representative was considered remarkable because he was the only "non-affiliated" student (meaning, not a member of any Greek…
The O Club, from the 1968 Tomahawk Yearbook
Group photo of the O Club, a men's honorary for athletes lettering in any intramural sport. Marlin Briscoe is in the second row, fifth from the left. From the 1968 Tomahawk yearbook (page 261).
Indians Football . . . CIC Champs, from the 1968 Tomahawk Yearbook
"Indians' Football . . . CIC Champs" two-page spread from the 1968 Tomahawk yearbook (pages 270-271). 1968 was a glorious year for the OU Indians, and Marlin Briscoe was a key part of their triumph. From the season summary, "Briscoe completed 140 of…
1967/1968 OU Basketball Team, from the 1968 Tomahawk Yearbook
Photos and statistics for the University of Omaha basketball team, from the 1968 Tomahawk yearbook (pages 280-281). Though Marlin Briscoe doesn't appear in the team photo, he is mentioned in the summary as one of the team's outstanding seniors. On…
Marlin Briscoe in a Huddle with the 1967 OU Football Team
Marlin Briscoe (#27) in a huddle with the 1967 team. This was Briscoe's final year with the OU Indians. With a 4-0 conference record and 7-3 season, the team earned the CIC Championship that year, their fourth league title in six years. Ten members…
Marlin Briscoe Receiving An Award
Marlin Briscoe receiving the 1965 Center Bank Player of the Year Award. On the left is coach Al Caniglia.
Marlin Briscoe Escapes
Marlin Briscoe narrowly evading a tackle. 1965.
Marlin Briscoe Football Action Pose
Marlin Briscoe (#27). Circa 1965-1967.
Marlin Briscoe Football Uniform Portrait
Marlin Briscoe (#27). Circa 1965-1967.
Marlin Briscoe Football Posed Portrait
Marlin Briscoe (#27). Circa 1965-1967.
Marlin Briscoe Basketball Jump Shot
Marlin Briscoe (#34) performing an impressive jump shot against the Hastings College Broncos. Alas, despite superb performances by Briscoe (17 points), Bill Haas (16 points), and John Mackey (21 points), OU lost to Hastings, 85-74. December 12,…
Marlin Briscoe and OU Football Teammates
"Shown are members of the OU football team in 1962. In the front are William Shepard (73), Jim Jones (82), and Gerald Allen (44). In the back are Art Reynolds (40), Roger Sayers (24), and Marlin Briscoe (27). OU's 1962 season of 7-1-1, the best since…
Marlin Briscoe Drawing
Original line drawing of Marlin Briscoe, used as the cover illustration for the 1966 Omaha University Football media guide.
Marlin Briscoe and Al Caniglia
Marlin Briscoe (#27) with football coach Al Caniglia (right). 1966.
Marlin Briscoe Basketball Uniform Portrait
Marlin Briscoe (#34) basketball uniform portrait. 1966.
Marlin Briscoe Basketball Action Pose
Marlin Briscoe (#34) basketball action pose. 1966.
The Site for the Municipal University of Omaha
A 1936 Building & Grounds Committee report to the OU Board of Regents. This report led to the purchase of the land for the current UNO location and also includes discussion about the other possible future locations for campus.