In 1979, the Michigan State Spartans were 4-4 in January, trailing 1st place Ohio State by 4 games. Led by Magic, the Spartans went on a 10 game winning streak and tied for the Big Ten Championship with Iowa and Purdue.
They advanced to the tournament, where a legendary showdown took place between two future NBA rivals. And the Spartans came out on top.
Super soft heather gray tri-blend poly/cotton/rayon (50/25/25) tee. Designed in Michigan by The Mitten State. Assembled in USA.
In 1925, Michigan Agricultural College became Michigan State College and sponsored a contest to replace their "Aggies" nickname. Not liking the winning name of "The Michigan Staters", the sports editor of the Lansing State Journal chose "The Spartans" instead.
The name took and in 1984, Sigma Phi Epsilon introduced the first Gruff Sparty.
Super soft heathered tri-blend poly/cotton/rayon (50/25/25) tee.
Designed in Michigan by The Mitten State. Assembled in USA.