The discussion died down until a mascot craze in the 1960s and ‘70s, Dooley said, when universities, such as Ohio State introduced Brutus. Former UM athletic director Don Canham did not join ...

Michigan State University band members are standing guard over Sparty, the mascot statue, ahead of the big game against the University of Michigan to prevent it from being dressed in rival colors.

Michigan State's Sparty mascot was created in 1955. The University of Michigan has never had an official mascot, but students and alumni have referred to themselves as "Wolverines" since the 1860s.

Michigan State mascot Sparty performs during their Michigan State Madness event at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, on Friday, October 20, 2017.

Sparty sure has come a long way. 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 ...

Sport Illustrated's Patrick Andres rated each school's mascot, except for Michigan, Illinois, San Diego State and Ole Miss, because each of those universities does not have a school-sanctioned mascot.

On Friday, August 29 during his runout prior to kickoff of the MSU vs. Jacksonville State football game, Michigan State University mascot Sparty will show off some changes to his appearance.

The Michigan State University mascot isn't losing his jutting chin or formidable eyebrows, but he is getting a new suit of armor. The university changed the official Spartan green four years ago, ...

Why Michigan State no longer allowing mascot Sparty in parades By . Dani Mohr. Published June 7, 2019. Updated June 7, 2019, 3:15 p.m. ET. Explore More ...

EAST LANSING (AP) - Michigan State University's Sparty mascot is getting a bronze monument on campus this year. Tami Kuhn, MSU Union manager, told the Lansing State Journal that the statue will be ...

Everyone knows the most common mascot names used, not only in Michigan, but across the country. But, I’m more interested in the ones that make you laugh or think a little.