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MSU's Nickname Change to Spartans | Apr 13
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MSU's Nickname Change to Spartans | Apr 13

On this day in 1926, we remember how Michigan State University fans avoided the…

Michigan Minute · WKAR Public Media

April 13, 20261m 0s

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On this day in 1926, we remember how Michigan State University fans avoided the nickname "Staters" in 1926. Thanks to George Alderton and Stephen Scofes, the team became known as the Spartans, reflecting the ancient warriors' athletic prowess and courage.