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 …

Sparty would reflect the university’s strength and character. To introduce MSU's new mascot, six billboards were positioned around East Lansing announcing his Spartan Stadium debut on September 16, 1989. Since the current mascot was introduced in 1989, the MSU Alumni Office has had the honor of overseeing the Sparty Mascot Program. Support Sparty

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.

Sparty loves to be out and about. He regularly attends weddings, graduation parties, birthday celebrations, bar mitzvahs and charity events on behalf of Michigan State. You name it and Sparty has done it! To request his attendance at your next …

2023年5月8日 · For decades it has been an honored and sacred tradition for members of the Sparty Mascot Program to proudly walk across the stage at commencement donning the shiny green boots. As the secret is revealed, the crowd goes wild and family and friends finally understand the “why” behind the late nights and last-minute schedule changes.

2021年9月15日 · There’s no denying Michigan State University has the fiercest and most endearing mascot in the Big Ten. Sparty’s legacy began when he arrived on the banks of the Red Cedar River. Since then, Sparty has become one of the most revered and widely recognized mascots in college sports.

Request Sparty for your Event. Rates are subject to change. If Sparty is able to attend your event, a finalized price will be provided with a contract. The fees charged for Sparty's appearance directly benefit the Sparty Mascot Program by funding uniforms, travel, cleaning, refurbishments and other expenses necessary to help the program.

2018年6月14日 · MSU introduced its newest mascot to the masses in a unique way -- advertising. Six billboards around East Lansing announced the debut of the new and improved Sparty on Sept. 16, 1989 at Spartan...

2023年12月11日 · Sparty is the beloved student mascot at Michigan State University and has only grown in national prominence since his conception and initial appearance in 1955. According to the Lansing State Journal, the legend of Sparty began when three Theta Xi fraternity brothers, Donald Pais, Kenneth Bauers, and Don Bauer created a papier-mache Spartan ...

2019年4月8日 · Michigan State mascot Sparty pumps up the crowd with his dance routine as the MSU Homecoming parade gets underway, Oct. 20, 1989.