During the 1930s, Memorial Stadium established itself as the permanent home of Nebraska Football. Throughout the 1930s the University began talks of stadium additions that would enhance the experience for student-athletes, coaches, and fans. Sam Francis (#38) was a crowd favorite at Memorial Stadium as both a football athlete and National Champion shot puter.
A large crowd of residential Lincoln watches from beyond the walls of Memorial Stadium as Nebraska faces Pittsburgh on November 16, 1935.
Fedora-wearing, cigar-chomping coaches from the 1930s.
The Tassels, a young women's pep organization, cheers on Nebraska.
The Cornhusker Marching Band plays on the Memorial Stadium apron in the 1930s.
Members of the Nebraska Spirit Squad lead the crowd in cheers as the Cornhusker take on Pitt.
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