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2006 Hall of Fame Inductees




Bob Browne Bob Brown, NU: Brown, an offensive lineman at Nebrasaka, became Bob Devaney's first player to earn All-America honors in 1963. He is only the second former JU player in both the college and pro halls of fame. he was a first-round draft pick of Philadelphia and spent 10 years in the NFL.

Maurtice Ivy Maurtice Ivy, Omaha Central: Ivy led Omaha Central to Class A girls basketball titles in 1983 and 1984. She was a three-time all-Nebraska selection in basketball and won seven gold medals at the state track meet. At Nebraska, she was the 1988 Big Eight player of the year, was all-conference three years and averaged 19.2 points during her collage carrer.

Gale Sayers Gale Sayers, Omaha Central: Sayers played for Omaha Central, Kansas and the Chicago Bears. He won all-pro honors fieve straight years and was named the offensive player of the game in three of the four Pro Bowls in which he played. The running back was inducted into the pro football Hall of Fame in 1977.

Don Benning Don Benning: Benning was the first black head coach in a predominantly white university in the United States in any sport. He coached Omaha University, now the University of Nebraska at Omaha, to the 1970 NAIA National Championship in wrestling.

Bob Gibson Bob Gibson, Omaha Tech: Gibson played at Omaha Tech and was a basketball and baseball standout for Creighton. He played basketball for a year with the Harlem Globetrotters and had a hall of fame baseball career with the St. Louis Cardinals. he was known for his pitching (eight-time All-Star), fielding (nine-time Gold Glove winner) and hitting (he batted .303 in 1970 with 19 RBIs).

Bill King Bill King, Omaha Tech: King is believed to be the first 1,000-point scorer in Omaha Tech basketball history, earning all-conference honors as a senior when he averaged 27 points a game. He went on to play at Omaha University.

Roger Sayers Roger Sayers, Omaha Central: Sayers, an Omaha Central product, competed for the U.S. track team in 1962 in duals against Poland and the Soviet Union. He won back-to-back NAIA championships in the 100 meters in 1962 and 1963, running a 9.5 each year. He ran 21.0 to win the 200 in 1963.

Chralie Greene Charlie Greene: The former Nebraska sprinter won a gold medal and a bronze medal in the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. Greene was a six-time national sprint champ and tied the world record in the men's 100-meter dash in 1968.

Johnny Rodgers Johnny Rodgers, Omaha Tech: Rodgers, an Omaha Tech product, played on two national championship teams as a Nebraska wingback and won the Heisman trophy in 1972. He played with the San Diego Chargers in teh NFL and the Montreal Alouettes in the Canadian league.

Leslie Webster Leslie Webster, Omaha Tech: Webster was a three-year starter in football for Omaha Tech and was All-Nebraska in 1963. He was Iowa State's leading rusher as a sophomore and junior.


Ron Boone Ron Boone, Omaha Tech: Boone played for Omaha Tech and professionally for the Utah Stars, Spirits of St. Louis, Kansas City Kings, Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz. He won a title with the Utah Stars of the ABA in 1971. He was a four-time ABA all-star. He is now a radio commentator for the Utah Jazz.


Bob Boozer Bob Boozer, Omaha Tech: Boozer won a gold medal in basketball in the 1960 Rome Olympics and an NBA title with the Milwaukee Bucks in 1971. An Omaha Tech graduate, Boozer starred at Kansas State and played professionally for the Cincinnati Royals, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls, Seattle Super Sonics and the Bucks.


Marlin Briscoe Marlin Briscoe: Briscoe starred in football at Omaha South and Omaha University, and was the first black starting quarterback in modern pro football. He played for the Denver Broncos, Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, San Diego Chargers, Detroit Lions, and New England Patriots. As a receiver, he played on the Dolphins' Super Bowl winning team in 1972 and 1973.


Fred Hare Fred Hare, Omaha Tech: Hare averaged 34 points while leading Omaha Tech to the 1963 Class A state basketball title. He went on to play at Nebraska and Americas University in Mexico.