Herbie Husker Mascot’s History. ... Then came Mr. Big Red (also known as Harry Husker), a tall figure in a blazer and red hat. Harry's oversized head led to frequent costume changes.

HARRY HUSKER. 1964 - 1973. Created by ... 2010: A Harry Husker mascot head from the 1950s and '60s continues to watch over fans at Barry's Bar & Grill in Lincoln. JAMES R. BURNETT/OMAHA WORLD-HERALD ...

He replaced a tall, lanky logo and mascot known as Harry Husker. It was a time of transition for both the look and leadership of the program: A young Tom Osborne had just taken over from Bob Devaney.

At the time, the Cornhuskers’ official mascot was a brown-haired, more buff version of Herbie Husker who was introduced in 2003 and was not depicted as making the “okay” sign.

The University of Nebraska has changed its mascot’s hand gesture after more than 47 years, the university said, after the traditional one became associated with racist groups.

Nebraska T-shirts featuring new cartoon mascot Herbie Husker, left, and the old Herbie, right, are displayed at the Husker Hounds store in Omaha, Neb., on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022.

Nebraska's mascot will no longer make its signature "OK" hand gesture to prevent association with white supremacists, as the gesture was co-opted by racists to signal white power.

Former high school mascot makes Nebraska history in 1996, becomes first female Herbie Husker Harvey is the Pied Piper of Husker Mania. Wherever he goes, fans will follow.

LINCOLN, Neb. -- The University of Nebraska has made a change to its cartoon mascot Herbie Husker to eliminate confusion about the meaning of a hand gesture he makes that some people connect with ...

The University of Nebraska has made a change to its cartoon mascot Herbie Husker to eliminate confusion about the meaning of a hand gesture he makes that some people connect with white supremacy ...