Bevo, a live Longhorn steer, and Hook ‘Em, a costumed mascot, are the two mascots that represent and are affiliated with the University of Texas at Austin.
The first Bevo was introduced to the fans in 1916. It is common for Bevo to be seen at home games of the Texas Longhorns football team. A spirit group called the Silver Spurs is charged with his care.
The 1970s marked the beginning of the mascot Hook ‘Em. The name’s origin can be traced back to the longhorn’s distinctive horns, typically described as “curved.”
A multifaceted mascot, Hook ‘Em makes appearances at various events, including parades, sporting events, and community gatherings. His role is to represent the organization. His dynamic and captivating demeanor has earned him a lot of notoriety. Throughout his career, Hook’ Em has donned a variety of costumes; however, the one he is sporting right now features a lifelike Longhorn head and body along with a Texas-themed outfit.
At the University of Texas at Austin, both Bevo and Hook ‘Em are held in extremely high regard by Longhorn supporters, who consider them closely associated with the school.
Even though Hook ‘Em is not ranked among the best mascots, that doesn’t mean that he isn’t popular among the Longhorns fanbase. All of the publications that rank mascots consider Bevo to be the main mascot for Texas.
Bevo is ranked among the top 14 mascots in college, according to 247 Sports.
Down in Austin, they have two mascots. There is Hook ‘em, the full body costume that looks like a Longhorn. And then there is the live Longhorn Bevo, who holds his own cage on the field at Texas games. As they pass on over the years, the actual Bevo changes but the look remains relatively the same. The large horns on his head match the school nickname to the literal definition.
