Rub a Billiken's tummy for good luck 🍀
— Saint Louis Art Museum (@StlArtMuseum) November 5, 2021
Developed by a Kansas City art teacher in 1908, the billiken character circulated widely in American pop culture. It inspired songs like "Billiken Rag" & has become the mascot for sports teams, including @SLU_Official athletics program pic.twitter.com/p1Sy2blT8l