1963 Football Team Reunion

Join us for a Reunion of the 1963 Undefeated Norse Football Team, coached by Edsel Schweizer

“Take a lap” to Luther College for the 60th Anniversary Reunion of the 1963 9-0 IIAC Championship Football Team!
Whether you played, watched, or supported the team in some way, all are welcome.

“YOU’RE UNDEFEATED, NOW, GET OUT THERE AND STAY THAT WAY” – Coach Schweizer

Friday, October 20, 2023

12:00 p.m. Registration, Loyalty Hall (The Old Boarding Club)

2:00 p.m. Tailgate at the Home of Bob ’65 and Ann ’66 Naslund, 216 Riverview Drive, Decorah

4:30 p.m. Watch the Norse Football Team Practice, Legacy Field, Carlson Stadium, and Tour the Robert and Ann Naslund Sports and Recreation Center

6:00 p.m. Gather at Pulpit Rock Brewery for Fellowship, Mabe’s Pizza, and Beverages

TBA: Curfew, Devotions, and Lights Out – “We got a game tomorrow! You better play ball!”

Saturday, October 21, 2023

9:30 a.m. Pre-Game Meal, Right where we had it in 1963! Yes! The Union Cafeteria. It can’t get any better than this (no more hockey pucks and mystery meat!) and, it won’t be Edsel’s roast beef, baked potato, green beans, and a slice of toast! It will be an all you can eat buffet brunch menu. ($9.00 per person, payable at the door.)

11:00 a.m. Brief Program with College Representatives at Peace Dining Room in the Union

12:00 p.m. Campus-wide Tailgate at Oneota Market in the Union

1:00 p.m. Kick-off! Luther College Norse vs. Simpson College Storm, Legacy Field, Carlson Stadium – 1963 Football Team Members will be Recognized at Halftime on the Field

Sunday, October 22, 2023

9:30 a.m. If you are still in town, join us at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church for their 9:30 a.m. service – Edsel, John, and Kent all belonged to Good Shepherd – 701 Iowa Avenue, Decorah

REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Accommodations are available at Luther’s Guest Houses, Sperati House and Norby House for this special event.

The cost is $50 per person, per night OR $55 per two people, per night.

Accommodations will be booked on a first-come, first-served basis. Most rooms have shared bathroom facilities and are simple residence hall type rooms. Please note that both guest houses have stairs to the rooms.

If you are interested in staying on campus, please contact Sharon Sander-Palmer in the Alumni Office at 563-387-1164. Payment will need to be made upon booking by sending a check to the Alumni Office.

Hotel rooms are also available, please click here for more information about Decorah-area accommodations (there are no room blocks on hold).