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Back to EpisodesMSU's Nickname Change to Spartans | Apr 13
Season 1
Episode 1501
Published 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Description
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.