The Absolute Worst Mascots In The History of Sports

Lil’ Red

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In 1993, a contest ran throughout the state of Nebraska with the objective being to find a second mascot for the University of Nebraska. Somehow, for reasons that will never make any sense, the great people of Nebraska decided that Lil’ Red was the best option. The university already had one freaky-looking mascot, so I guess it shouldn’t be too surprising that this monstrosity was chosen to be No. 2. What’s worse — the overalls or the sideways hat?