Herbie Husker Mascot’s History. The University of Nebraska–Lincoln underwent a series of changes in its official mascots before ultimately adopting Herbie Husker.

Herbie is the pride and joy of the Cornhusker nation, and in 1996, a former high school mascot became the first female to don the red hat-wearing costume. News Today's news ...

Herbie is the pride and joy of the Cornhusker nation, and in 1996, ... Former high school mascot makes Nebraska history in 1996, becomes first female Herbie Husker. Share Copy Link.

Nebraska's Herbie Husker is going back to his (blond) roots this season. The Cornhuskers unveiled a makeover of their mascot on Monday, giving him blond hair again after spending the past 20 years ...

Nebraska Cornhuskers mascot Herbie Husker during the game against the Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 3, 2015, in Champaign, Illinois. (Michael Hickey/Getty Images) ...

With the "okay" hand sign deemed to have taken on associations with white supremacists, Nebraska officials moved to give Herbie Husker a "We're No. 1" gesture.

The year was 1922. The song, the Nebraska Cornhuskers rallied to was "Come a Runnin Boys", and on Thanksgiving Day, the team shocked the nation by beating Notre Dame 14-6.