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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 groundbreaking black quarterbacks, including Briscoe. On that visit to UNO, Briscoe talked about his…
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 working title "The Magician." The website http://www.marlinbriscoemovie.com/ provides updates on the…
From the Bushes
By his sophomore season, Marlin Briscoe was already being touted as the team's key to victory. "A lot of the fortunes of the 1964 team may depend on the flying feet of soph quarterback Marlin Briscoe. Briscoe amazes you with his speed and…
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 period was coach a group of sorority girls to play football. Alas, no photographs exist of this…
H. A. Raapke Architectural Drawings
The H. A. Raapke Architectural Drawings collection contains original architectural drawings and studies dating from 1891 to 1907. The collection includes 53 original drawings on 48 loose sheets (most 18.5" x 24.5", some with drawings on both sides)…
H. A. Raapke Architectural Sketchbook
The H. A. Raapke Architectural Sketchbook contains six original architectural drawings and studies dating to 1906 and 1907 and depicting buildings in various parts of Europe. The highly-detailed pencil drawings are on 7.5" x 9.5" sheets which have…
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 the season with a fractured vertabra of the neck, Briscoe's absence may spell one of the first…
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…
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).
June Bootstrapper Graduates
June graduates pose for a photo.
Margaret Fischer
Margaret Fischer in her new law office. Fischer and her law office moved into a new suite either because her old office was being demolished or because the new office was more accessible or affordable (or both).
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, Briscoe signed with the Buffalo Bills, where he played as a wide receiver, though he would have…
Marlin Briscoe #27 University of Omaha football quarterback figurine
Marlin Briscoe #27 University of Omaha football quarterback figurine. Plastic figure is painted gold, with a wash of black paint to highlight details. A white plastic sign on the base advertises the sponsor, OrthoWest Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine…
Marlin Briscoe #27 University of Omaha football quarterback figurine original box
Original box from the Marlin Briscoe #27 University of Omaha football quarterback figurine, manufactured by Destroyer Promotional Products, LLC, in 2009.
Marlin Briscoe and Al Caniglia
Marlin Briscoe (#27) with football coach Al Caniglia (right). 1966.
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 Basketball Action Pose
Marlin Briscoe (#34) basketball action pose. 1966.
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 Basketball Uniform Portrait
Marlin Briscoe (#34) basketball uniform portrait. 1966.
Marlin Briscoe Drawing
Original line drawing of Marlin Briscoe, used as the cover illustration for the 1966 Omaha University Football media guide.