Sparty 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.

Michigan State University's mascot, Sparty, is the heart of the university: forever supporting its teams, bringing smiles to young and old and continually uplifting all who meet him. Sparty is …

The Michigan State Spartans are the athletic teams that represent Michigan State University. The school's athletic program includes 23 varsity sports teams. Their mascot is a Spartan warrior named Sparty, and the school colors are green and white. The university participates in the NCAA's Division I and the Football Bowl Subdivision for football.

Early 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.

Jun 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...

Jan 1, 1997 · Sparty has gained great national visibility lately, a tribute to its cool design as well as to the efforts behind the MSUAA's mascot program. He's our own jolly green giant. Lovable, huggable, and for Spartans of every age, ever so photo-poseable.

Jul 20, 2018 · Michigan State's beloved Sparty has won three national championships at the Universal Cheer Association's mascot competition at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. In January 2004, Sparty became the first Big Ten mascot to claim the national title, and in 2005, he defended his national championship, beating Goldy Gopher and Bucky Badger in ...

Apr 9, 2019 · In 1989, a student working in MSU's athletic office became the first Sparty mascot. His name was never disclosed. Thirty years later, we found him.

Jan 9, 2020 · Michigan State University's mascot, Sparty, is the heart of the university: forever supporting Spartan teams, bringing smiles to young and old and continually uplifting all who meet him. Sparty is both fearless and lovable, recognized throughout …

Apr 8, 2019 · Michigan State mascot Sparty greets people at Spartan Stadium in 1989. Michigan State mascot Sparty pumps up the crowd with his dance routine as the MSU Homecoming parade gets underway, Oct....