The Nebraska Cornhuskers have made a slight alteration the logo of their beloved mascot, Herbie Husker, changing the “OK” gesture he was making with his left hand to one that insinuates they are “No. 1” to avoid comparisons to white supremacy. Herbie Husker was created by Lubbock, Texas, newspaper cartoonist Dick West for the cover of Nebraska’s 1974 media guide, a season that ended with a 19-3 Cotton Bowl win over Texas. He depicts a blonde-haired, blue-eyed farmer wearing blue overalls with an ear of corn in his pocket and a big red cowboy hat on his head. He is...
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