Since 1998 the Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska has been holding an annual event to raise money for health care research. This year's theme "Give Cancer the Boot" highlights their "Famous Boots" auction where organizers gathered donations of new and worn boots, autographed by local and national celebrities, to be auctioned during the event.
When the Cattlemen’s Ball contacted the Fort Western about donating a pair of boots, we were more than happy to oblige. And, although we could have pulled any ole' pair of boots off the shelf, we gathered together our team of boot experts and custom designed two pairs of one-of-a-kind Nebraska Husker Boots, one ladies’ size 8 and one men’s size 10 1/2.
To add even more appeal to our custom crafted boot donation, we teamed up with Patrick Combs, “The Voice of Memorial Stadium” and Froggy 98, country music radio station, to invite the University of Nebraska's Athletic Director Tom Osborne, Football Coach Bo Pelini, Volleyball Coach John Cook, Men’s Basketball Coach Doc Sadler, Women’s Basketball Coach Connie Yori and Baseball Coach Mike Anderson to autograph the boots.
The autographed red and cream colored boots pictured above are the ultimate Husker Fan collector's item. Husker fans may place their bids by proxy on the Catttlemen’s Ball Website or at the event during the “Famous Boots Auction” on Saturday, June 6, 2009. Ticket information and a schedule of events can be found on the Cattlemen’s Ball Website. Auction winners will be announced at the ball on June 6, 2009. A pair of the Nebraska Husker Boots can be seen on display at the Fort Western Stores, Lincoln location prior to the event.
Nebraska Husker Boots Details:| Foot: | Husker Red calf skin |
| Upper: | White calf skin with a custom “N” in red calk skin on the front and back of both the right and left boots |
| Sole: | Leather sole and leather stack heel – hand made |
| Signatures: | 3 on each boot for a total of 6/pair |
