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Farewell to a Legend

Husmann’s Memorial Brings Huge Crowd to Stadium That Will Be Named After Him

  • Memorabilia from David Husmann’s coaching career was on display at Saturday’s ceremony.
    Memorabilia from David Husmann’s coaching career was on display at Saturday’s ceremony.
  • Above: Shorthorn Stadium filling up before the ceremony, right, and Husmann during his University of Houston playing days, left.
    Above: Shorthorn Stadium filling up before the ceremony, right, and Husmann during his University of Houston playing days, left.
  • Farewell to a Legend
    Farewell to a Legend
  • Below: The field set up with sections for former players, family and the 2020 Sacred Heart team.
    Below: The field set up with sections for former players, family and the 2020 Sacred Heart team.
  • 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.”
    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.”
  • David Husmann’s eldest daughter Angie Ebrey consoles her mom Karen during an emotional part of the Saturday’s ceremony.
    David Husmann’s eldest daughter Angie Ebrey consoles her mom Karen during an emotional part of the Saturday’s ceremony.
  • 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,
    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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