Memorial Stadium underwent numerous renovations and additions in the 1980s including a strength complex in West Stadium, an expansion to the Shulte Field House, new All-Pro field turf, and the addition of the Hewit Center for academics and dining.
Huskers celebrate after a 42-25 win over Oklahoma in 1989.
Blackshirts in the snow vs. Kansas State in 1986
Longtime groundskeeper Bill Shepard plows clears snow from the field
An aerial shot of the first night game at Memorial Stadium - 1986.
Anthony "Slick" Steels sings the National Anthem on Senior Day in 1981.
STADIUM ERAS
1980
THE 1980S
BEFORE MEMORIAL STADIUM
CONSTRUCTION AND DEDICATION
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A STADIUM FOR THE STATE