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. In January 2005, Herbie starred in his own children's book, Hello, Herbie Husker!, published by Mascot Books. There are currently two students who put on the Herbie costume.