# Sparty Statue & Michigan State Pride | June 9

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Podcast: [Michigan Minute](https://stenobird.com/podcast/michigan-minute-6463805)
Published: 2026-06-09T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-06-09/sparty-statue-michigan-state-pride-june-9
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Duration seconds: 60

## Resource

On this day in 1945, Michigan State unveiled the original Sparty statue, symbolizing decades of Spartan athletic spirit and achievement.

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