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Herbie Husker is the oldest current mascot of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's sports teams. Herbie was created by Lubbock, Texas, artist Dirk West and first appeared on the cover of the Husker's media guide in 1974. Soon after, he became the university's official mascot.
The Cornhuskers have two official mascots, Herbie Husker and Lil' Red. Early nicknames for the university's athletic teams included Antelopes (later adopted by the University of Nebraska at Kearney), Old Gold Knights, and Bugeaters. [3]
Herbie Husker is the oldest current mascot of the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Herbie was created by Lubbock-based artist Dirk West and first appeared on the cover of the Huskers' media guide in 1974. Soon after, he became the university's official mascot. [1]
18 kwi 2023 · Nebraska recently unveiled a modernized version of its Herbie Husker logo, as well as eight additional sport-specific iterations of the beloved mascot.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers baseball team competes as part of NCAA Division I, representing the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in the Big Ten Conference. Nebraska plays its home games at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park, built in 2001 to replace the aging Buck Beltzer Stadium.
Herbie is the longest running mascot in Nebraska history. Since 1977 many students have suited up as Herbie, and are urged to keep their identity a secret through graduation day, preserving the magic for all the Husker fans.
17 kwi 2023 · LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska Athletics has officially unveiled a modernized version of Herbie Husker, one of the most iconic logos and mascots in college athletics, and the updated Herbie Husker mascot will make his first public appearance at Saturday’s Red-White Spring Game presented by FNBO.
