Nebraska to hold auction of sports memorabilia
WORLD-HERALD BUREAU
LINCOLN - The University of Nebraska athletic department is starting an online auction of sports memorabilia, beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday.
Fans and collectors can go to Huskers.com to view a variety of items, including a full-sized Heisman Trophy helmet signed for former NU quarterback Eric Crouch. Also on the block are mini-Heisman helmets autographed by Crouch, Mike Rozier and Johnny Rodgers, and a Husker logo football signed by the three.
Among other football-related items featured are a Bob Devaney-era equipment trunk and a replica of Bob Brown's 1962 jersey.
The two-week auction - running through Feb. 14 - is expected to be the first of four. All revenue generated from sales will go to the Husker Nation Championship Drive.