Michigan State's Sparty mascot was created in 1955. The University of Michigan has never had an official mascot, but students and alumni have referred to themselves as "Wolverines" since the 1860s.

There are a few theories as to why the University of Michigan chose the wolverine nickname, from the state’s fur trading history, to 1800s settlers in the region having “wolverine-like ...

A picture of Intrepidus, the wolverine that Michigan football had as an unofficial mascot in the late 1930s. Photo provided by Bentley Historical Library. We’ll deliver breaking news directly to ...