University of Nebraska - Kearney Athletics

Recognition: Athlete

Lee Jacobsen was a football, baseball and track athlete who earned 12 letters from 1964 to 1968. As a gridder he was a fullback, linebacker and kicker, earning NAIA All-American honors as a linebacker in 1967. He led the Antelopes in scoring each of his four years. His 131 career extra points set a Kearney State record. He was an all-conference selection for three years and was drafted by the New York Jets of the National Football League in the fifth round. ‘Jake’ lettered for his shot put efforts in indoor track and as an outfielder in baseball.