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University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
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Jerry LaNoue
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A native of Wisner, Nebraska, LaNoue wore jersey #11 throughout his Cornhusker career, and was considered the fastest Cornhusker running back of his era, and several historians have made comparisons between him and Husker legend Johnny Rodgers because of his speed and deceptive moves on the field Despite LaNoue"s presence, the Wisner High football team had a 5-15-1 record during his playing career. Not long after LaNoue"s graduation, the school dropped football.
LaNoue lettered twice for the Cornhuskers--in 1933 and 1935.
Due to a broken collarbone, he did not letter in 1934. LaNoue is also linked to Nebraska football because it was through his connections that fellow Wisner native Warren Alfson became a Cornhusker football player.
Alfson ultimately earned All-America recognition in 1940.
