Former Robinsdale QB has passed awy

Dennis Claridge who graduated from Robinsdale in 1960 had offers from Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Nebraska chose to go to Nebraska for a chance to play. The Huskers had been a cellar dweller in the Big 8. 3-6 under Bill Jennings. In 1962 Bob Devaney was hired and switched the offense to an unbalanced line and a flanker. He chose Claridge to start and the winning started. Graduating in 1964 he was drafted by the Green Bay Packers and was on the roster for the 1965 Championship. He left professional football and open an orthodonic clinic in Lincoln.


For those who remember the Gophers of 1960's what a difference he would have made if they had landed him.

Well Husker. Missed you greatly

Dennis led the start of the turnaround against the Gophers in 63. Went downhill from there.
RIP

Robbinsdale.