Herky Hawk

University of Iowa Mascot
Biography

Herky the Hawk has been the symbol of the University of Iowa and its intercollegiate athletics teams for more than 60 years. The Hawkeye nickname came to life in 1948 when a cartoon character, later to be named Herky the Hawk, was hatched. The creator was Richard Spencer III, an instructor of journalism at the UI. The impish hawk was an immediate hit and he acquired his name through a statewide contest staged by the UI Athletics Department. John Franklin, a Belle Plaine alumnus, was the man who suggested Herky.

Courses taught

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Herky CV

Herky the Hawk standing in front of pyrotechnics
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Education
BA, University of Iowa
Contact Information
Address

University of Iowa
123 Kinnick Stadium (KS)
Iowa City, IA 52242
United States