Nebraska unveils updated Herbie Husker logo
Nebraska athletics announced a modernized version of Herbie Husker on Monday.
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — If Nebraska football doesn’t have an improved look on the field, at least its mascot will look sharp.
Nebraska Athletics announced a modernized version of Herbie Husker on Monday. It will be officially seen for the first time in person at the Red-White Spring Game this Saturday.
“Herbie Husker has been one of the iconic symbols of Nebraska Athletics for nearly 50 years,” Athletic Director Trev Alberts said in a press release. “Our fans are passionate about all things related to the Huskers, and they have a particular fondness for Herbie. We are excited to present modernized Herbie Husker marks and logos and thrilled to unveil our new Herbie mascot at Saturday’s spring game.”
The change features a return to a Herbie Husker costume and the logo that closely resembles the original version comes as Nebraska celebrates the 50th year of Herbie Husker.
The Huskers unveiled the look in a hype video on social media.
In addition to the primary Herbie Husker logo, sport-specific logos were created for 10 of Nebraska’s varsity programs.
New merchandise is also now available online at shop.huskers.com and fans can purchase new Herbie gear at Saturday’s spring game.
Per Nebraska Athletics: “The Herbie Husker character evolved out of Nebraska’s trip to the Cotton Bowl following the 1973 season. Artist Dirk West designed a Cornhusker cartoon for the Cotton Bowl press headquarters, and Nebraska Sports Information Director Don Bryant later contacted West for permission to use the cartoon. West refined his original cartoon and improved some of the character’s features. The new Herbie Husker character first appeared on the cover of the 1974 Nebraska Football media guide and has been a favorite of Nebraska fans over the past five decades.”
