A look back at the history & traditions of athletics at Michigan State University. Spartan birthdays, OnThisDate history, trivia, pix, videos & MSU memorabilia.
Happy 45th Birthday to @MSU_Football alumnus Mark Goebel. He is now a Physician Liaison at @MillerVein in Troy, a provider for state-of-the-art varicose vein & spider vein treatments. @BroRiceWarriors
48 years ago today - June 3, 1978 - three @MSUBaseball players were named to the 11-man All-Big Ten Baseball first-team. Third baseman Tony Spada, shortstop Rodger Bastien and centerfielder Kirk Gibson (pictured) all were honored.
Happy 71st Birthday on Wednesday (June 4) to 1975, '76 & '77 @MSU_Football letterman Jim Sciarini. He went on to earn a law degree at Indiana University and now resides in Toledo, Ohio. @BishopDwengerHS@BDSaintsFB
Celebrating his 83rd birthday on Wednesday (June 3) to former @MSU_msoccer All-American Payton Fuller. He succeeded Gene Kenney as head coach of the Spartans (1970-73), posting a 20-8-9 record. He became a math professor at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Fla.
Born 82 years ago yesterday is former @MSU_Basketball star Bill Curtis. His son, William, was a four-time men's volleyball letter winner at Stanford. @GRPublicSchools
We're a day late (June 2) in wishing @MSU_Football alum Sterling Armstrong a Happy 80th Birthday. He's a longtime resident of Lansing and employee of the Lansing School District. @DetroitCentral1
Happy 33rd Birthday to @MSU_Basketball grad Colby Wollenman. Dr. Wollenman earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt U, where he conducted orthopaedic research ranging from basic science in immunocoagulopathy to clinical studies in pediatric pathology. @SPRIVail
Happy 58th Birthday to former @MSU_Football tight end Duane Young. He played in the NFL for six seasons with the San iego Chargers (1991โ1995) and the Buffalo Bills (1998). Duane's son, Dewey, is a prominent recruit from Kalamazoo Central High School. @DeweyYoung2027@KCGiantsFB
Celebrating his 53rd birthday on Friday (May 29) is @MSU_Basketball grad @DaimonBeathea . He's now the CEO of World Vision Sports and Entertainment Management in Overland Park, Kan. @ElkhartHSSports
55 years ago today - May 29, 1971 - @MSU_TFXC sprint star Herb Washington tied Jesse Owens' 36-year-old conference record in the 100-yard dash, clocking in at :09.4. As a team, the Spartans placed fourth in the Big Ten Championships.
Happy 37th Birthday on Friday to @MSU_Football grad @BJCunningham_3 . He concluded his Spartan career as the school's all-time leader in receptions (218) and receiving yards (3,086), and also ranked second in career TD receptions with 25. @SouthWildcats@WSHSWildcatsFB
Thursday's collegiate birthdays include Ohio State football's Rex Kern (pictured, 77), Michigan basketball's Glen Rice (59), Weber State basketball's Ben Howland (69) and Dartmouth football's David Shula (57).
Fifty years ago today - May 28, 1976 - Ron "Bobo" Charles signed a national letter of intent to play basketball for Coach Jud Heathcote. Charles died in 2024 at the age of 65.
Happy 37th Birthday to former @MSU_Football receiver @_MarkDell . The four-time Spartan letter winner played for Denver in the NFL and Edmonton in the CFL, and now resides in Southfield. @FHHarrisonFB
Celebrating her birthday on Thursday (May 28) is former Spartan fundraiser Terry Fossum. She is the daughter of MSU golf coaches Bruce and Mary Fossum.