Nebraska Athletics launches merchandise in honor of Tom Osborne

A portion of profits will be donated to the TeamMates Mentoring Program.

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The University of Nebraska Athletics Department launched TWO55, a merchandise collection inspired by Nebraska coach Tom Osborne.

The collection includes merchandise from licensees including Adidas, Cutter & Buck, Peter Millar, and Game Day Couture.

“The storied history of Coach Osborne means so much to this athletic department, this fan base, and the state of Nebraska,” said Lonna Henrichs, Nebraska Director of Licensing and Branding.

“We designed the TWO55 Collection for our fans as a way to combine their emotional connection to Coach Osborne with the quality and unique style we strive to deliver to our Husker community.”

Tom and Nancy Osborne’s TeamMates Mentoring Program receives 50% of royalties from every TWO55 item sold.

“As we celebrate our 30th anniversary of the TeamMates Mentoring Program, we are proud to partner with Nebraska Athletics in launching the TWO55 collection,” added Tom Osborne.

“We appreciate the commitment made to advancing our mission by the donation element incorporated into the TWO55 collection. Research shows that youth who are mentored gain measurable improvement in academic achievement, attendance, self-esteem and motivation to succeed.  We are proud to serve more than 10,000 youth in a five-state region.”

The collection launches this weekend, beginning with a launch party Friday at The Best of Big Red store located at 321 N 8th St in the Haymarket at 4:00 p.m.