OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Nebraska-Minnesota’s Broken Chair Trophy rivalry has raised over $200K for the Team Jack Foundation and Team One Four.
- Team Jack Foundation Executive Director Kylie Dockter says the Broken Chair Trophy is more than just football bragging rights, it’s a lifeline for research.
- “I think it’s beautiful and it’s, it’s always fun to, you know, go back and forth with the Minnesota fans about it too,” Kenny Bell said.
- Fans can donate to either team’s charity at BrokenChairTrophy.com.
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What started as a playful Twitter wager in 2014 between a parody account of then-Nebraska football head coach “FauxPelini” and Minnesota’s mascot Goldy Gopher has evolved into something much more meaningful. The Broken Chair Trophy rivalry has raised more than $200,000 for two hometown charities since 2017.
For the Gophers, that charity is Team One Four, benefiting the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital. For the Huskers, it’s Team Jack, named after Jack Hoffman…