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Sparky - Arizona State University Mascot

Sparky is the Mascot for ASU

Sparky is the Mascot for Arizona State University Sun Devils

©Peter Olson, reprinted with permission.
Sparky is the mascot of the Arizona State University Sun Devil teams. Sparky became the school's mascot in 1946. Prior to being called the Sun Devils, Arizona State University teams were 'Bulldogs' and, before that, 'Owls'.

Photograph of Sparky provided by Peter Olson of the Northern California ASU Alumni Chapter.

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