This week in Husker history
The week of June 12-18, looking back in five-year intervals
1906: Nebraska’s football schedule is nearly complete, and it includes a Thanksgiving Day game against Cincinnati.
«1936: Nebraska first baseman Paul Amen, also an end on the Huskers’ football squad, is selected for a likely spot on the U.S. baseball team for the Berlin Olympics.
1956: Former Husker Bobby Reynolds is injured when his car hits a light pole in Lincoln.
1966: Walt Barnes, Tony Jeter and Freeman White are chosen to play in the All-America All-Star game.
1996: A DUI arrest in California puts Lawrence Phillips back in an unwanted spotlight.
2006: California juco quarterback Lyle Moevao picks Oregon State over Nebraska.
2011: With his destination still to be determined, quarterback Cody Green discusses his decision to transfer.
2016: New Husker Austin Allen is named boys prep athlete of the year by the Grand Island Independent. Also, the final coroner’s report provides new details about Lawrence Phillips’ death, and former Husker assistant coach George Darlington says it makes a convincing case for suicide.
2021: Class of 2024 quarterback Dylan Raiola gets a Husker offer after an impressive outing at Nebraska’s Friday Night Lights camp.