LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Michigan State University’s beloved Spartan warrior, better known as Sparty, has been ranked among the best mascots in college sports by USA Today.
Sparty ranked second, just behind Aubie the Tiger of Auburn University, who has won 11 Universal Cheerleaders Association National Championships, more than any other mascot.
Sparty first appeared in 1955 and was a papier-mâché Spartan head made by the Theta Xi fraternity, according to MSU. The head was six feet tall and weighed more than 60 pounds…