Sparky the Sun Devil - Wikipedia
WEBSparky the Sun Devil is the official mascot of Arizona State University. [2] Originally the ASU athletic teams' mascot was an owl, then became a "Normal" (because ASU was founded as a normal school).
A look back at Sparky the Sun Devil mascot | ASU News
WEBNov 19, 2019 · Not long after Arizona State changed from the bulldogs to the Sun Devils, Sparky the Sun Devil was born. While his look has changed slightly over the years, Sparky has become a much recognized and beloved athletic mascot that embodies the ASU spirit. Here's a look back at his various costumes.
Sparky - Arizona State University Athletics
WEBApr 17, 2013 · Sparky the Sun Devil has been the official mascot of Arizona State University ever since. The problem of coming up with a face for the Sun Devil was handed over to the late Bert Anthony, an artist for Walt Disney.
Arizona State Sun Devils - Wikipedia
WEBThe Sun Devil mascot, Sparky, was designed by Bert Anthony, a former Disney illustrator. ASU's chief rival is the University of Arizona Wildcats, and both universities' athletics departments compete against each other in the Territorial Cup Series.
History of the Arizona State Sun Devils Mascot - College Football …
WEBApr 4, 2023 · Who Is the Arizona State Sun Devils Mascot? Sparky the Sun Devil is Arizona State’s mascot. Originally introduced in 1946, he was initially intended to just be a logo to be used by the university sports teams but appeared as …
A devil of a life - ASU News
WEBNov 18, 2021 · During the 1940s, Arizona State’s mascot was a bulldog. Bulldog mascots originated with Yale and continued with a string of colleges, notably the University of Georgia. University boosters worried the team name didn’t stand out.
From Normals to Sun Devils, the History of ASU Mascots - Her Campus
WEBOct 6, 2020 · The Sun Devil is basically a cute little celebrity, whose antics ASU fans can’t help but laugh and smile at or even cheer along to as he crushes the school’s opponents. However, he hasn’t always been ASU’s mascot.
Sparky the Sun Devil - ASU - Olympus Mascots
WEBIn the hot sun of Tempe, Arizona lives Arizona State University’s Sparky the Sun Devil. Sparky was born on November 20th, 1946 as Arizona State University’s Mascot after students voted for the college to change their name from the “Bulldogs” to the “Sun Devils”.
A brief history of Sparky the Sun Devil - The Arizona State Press
WEBOct 30, 2016 · Sparky’s story as a mascot of the Sun Devils starts not long after in the early 1950s. Spindler states that the original Sparky performed in Goodwin Stadium, the former home of the Sun Devils, from 1951 to 1953. He was portrayed and designed by AAU gymnast and ASU student Dick Jacobs. “His costume was pretty simple,” Spindler said.
Sparky The Sun Devil's Creation & Mascot Appeal
WEBMay 31, 2012 · In modern days, Sparky is a highly recognizable symbol of Arizona State University, ubiquitous as the mascot of the Pac-12 school. Sparky didn't always have it so good - as a matter of fact, he...
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