Bob Devaney - Nebraska Athletic Director

Nebraska Athletic Director

Devaney served as athletic director at Nebraska from 1967 to 1993 and as athletic director emeritus until 1996. The university's indoor arena, the Bob Devaney Sports Center, is named for him.

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