Exhibit - The Spartan Statue and his Creator - Michigan State …
WEBBesides Beaumont Tower, the Spartan Statue, also known as Sparty, is one of the most iconic images on the campus at MSU. The Original Sparty. The idea of the Spartan Statue originated in 1932 from then MSC Athletic Director Ralph Young when he was visiting the campus of University of Southern California and saw their Trojan statue.
Sparty - Wikipedia
WEBSparty is the mascot of Michigan State University. Sparty is usually depicted as a muscular male Spartan warrior/athlete dressed in stylized Greek costume. After changing the team name from "Aggies" to "Spartans" in 1925, various incarnations of a Spartan warrior with a prominent chin appeared at university events and in university literature.
From the Archives: Meet Sparty, MSU's beloved mascot
WEBJun 14, 2018 · In November of 1954, Sparty lost his head. The papier mache version was demolished by University of Michigan students in a "wild, free-for-all" at Michigan Stadium following Michigan...
Sparty: The history behind MSU's mascot - Lansing State Journal
WEBJun 14, 2018 · Michigan State's beloved mascot had humble beginnings. Very humble. An over-sized papier-mâché Spartan head, which was six-feet tall and weighed nearly 60 pounds, made its debut in 1955 at...
History of Sparty: How the mascot became an icon | WLNS 6 News
WEBOct 12, 2022 · EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Michigan State’s mascot “Sparty” is the #1 mascot in the nation. In this Spartan Special, we take a look at what Sparty does to stay busy and how he’s...
Sparty: Michigan State's famous mascot, through the years
WEBApr 8, 2019 · This Sept. 20, 2016 photo shows a new bronze monument to Michigan State University’s Sparty mascot at Firebird Bronze Foundry in Troutdale, Ore. An unveiling of the project takes place...
Sparty History - Alumni
WEBEarly in 1989, a group came together to design and revamp the Sparty mascot. Research was conducted on Michigan State’s mission, community and traditions. The result was an “approachable, fierce yet kind, man for all seasons” mascot. Sparty would reflect the university’s strength and character.
WATCH: The Secret Life Of Sparty, Michigan State’s Beloved …
WEBMay 11, 2021 · Sparty, one of the most recognizable character mascots in college sports, is played by a series of Michigan State students. They keep their role secret, until they graduate.
From the Archives: Sparty: MSU's beloved mascot - Lansing State Journal
WEBSep 8, 2016 · 1:00. He hypes the crowd at Michigan State University athletic events. He dances. He cheers. He makes appearances at weddings, schools, birthdays, bar mitzvahs and parades. He’s Sparty –...
Fun Facts about Michigan State's Sparty - Detroit Free Press
WEBApr 9, 2019 · 0:55. Since his 1955 debut at Michigan State University, Sparty the mascot has undergone some big changes — and earned huge bragging rights. For Spartan fans young and old, here are some fun...