Mr. T is famous for pitying the fool and being a mighty man, but before that he was a part of the Dunbar MightyMen, one of the best high school mascots in Illin ...

Not to play favorites or anything, but let's come right out and say that top to bottom, Illinois has the best high school mascot depth in the country. From ...

They’re the only ones in the country with the cornjerker name! “It’s unique, makes people laugh…seeing a mascot that’s an ear of corn that’s smiling,” Root went on to say.

The town is known primarily for its annual Sweet Corn Festival; its high school mascot known as the Cornjerker; and the National Sweetheart Pageant, which has produced eight Miss America winners.

Over the next couple of months, SBLive/SI will be featuring the best high school mascots in every state, giving readers a chance to vote for No. 1 in all 50.