Stromsburg was settled early in Nebraska history.

He finished his college career with 36 tackles for a loss, the second-highest total for a defensive lineman in Nebraska history.

It was the only official F5 tornado in Nebraska history.

His career totals for all-purpose yards of 4,122, ranks fifth all-time in Nebraska history.

His 21 points made him one of just 23 freshmen in Nebraska history to record at least 20 points in a contest.

Berns was at the time the leading rusher in Nebraska history.

His attempt for a third term in 1958 was lost in the closest election in Nebraska history.

His total was the fifth-best single-game rushing total in Nebraska history.

He spent more money than any Senate candidate in Nebraska history.

During this time he wrote several books on Nebraska history.