It’s 2023, and everybody’s favorite college mascot is celebrating his 75th birthday. Yup, Herky the Hawk looks a bit different than he did when he was first hatched on paper in 1948, but in all honesty, he looks pretty spry for a 75-year-old bird – don’t you think? So, on this page, we simply want to give you a photographic overview of Herky’s history – from 1948 to today. Happy Birthday, Herky!
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