Husmann’s Memorial Brings Huge Crowd to Stadium That Will Be Named After Him
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Memorabilia from David Husmann’s coaching career was on display at Saturday’s ceremony.
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Above: Shorthorn Stadium filling up before the ceremony, right, and Husmann during his University of Houston playing days, left.
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Farewell to a Legend
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Below: The field set up with sections for former players, family and the 2020 Sacred Heart team.
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Shane Hollas, the Shorthorn quarterback in 1985-1986 told the crowd: “I love him, I can’t believe he’s gone but I am very thankful for the time I had with him.”
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David Husmann’s eldest daughter Angie Ebrey consoles her mom Karen during an emotional part of the Saturday’s ceremony.
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Dale Manning, who played for Schulenburg in 1985 and 1986 told the crowd: “He was one of the best men I’ve ever known and the greatest coach,
Saturday proved the memory – and the name – of David Husmann will live forever in Schulenburg.
In an emotional two-hour memorial service at Shorthorn Stadium hundreds showed up to pay their respects to the legendary coach who died Dec. 18 of complications from COVID-19.
The ceremony culminated with the presentation of a plaque to his wife Karen, officially proclaiming that Shorthorn Stadium…
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