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.
-
Not long after Arizona State changed from the bulldogs to the Sun Devils, Sparky the Sun Devil was born. Over the years, Sparky has become a much recognized and beloved athletic mascot that embodies the ASU spirit.
Here, Sparky entertains football fans during a game in 1965. -
By 1970, Sparky's look had changed a bit.
-
The Sparky costume in 1977.
-
Sparky takes to the basketball court in 1983.
-
Sparky goes for a slam dunk on the court in 1983.
-
Sparky, the Sun Devil, in 1985.
-
Sparky shows off his basketball skills. Photo from 1988.
-
A more modern looking Sparky emerged in 2002.
-
Sparky poses on "A" Mountain in 2003.
-
Sparky's look stayed much the same over the next few years. Here, Sparky is seen in 2005.
-
In 2007, Sparky's look changed slightly, with a rounder face and more distinct goatee.
-
Sparky in 2009.
-
Sparky poses with one of ASU's solar panels in 2011.
-
In 2013, Sun Devils voted from four options on a new look for Sparky.
-
Sparky's look has stayed the same since then. Here, he performs in front of a crowd at a football game.
-
Sparky visits Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson for a celebration of the fifth anniversary of the Starbucks College Achievement Plan on Oct. 8, 2019, in Seattle.
More Sun Devil community
ASU first-gen college student is a leader in sustainability, social justice
Born and raised in Phoenix in a single-parent household, Mauricio Juarez Leon faced struggles growing up that included poverty, malnutrition, domestic abuse and limited resource access. And at the…
These real-life heroes found educational support through ASU Online
When “God Bless America” played at Dani Bermudez’s naturalization ceremony, the moment gave her chills and cemented her resolve to one day serve in the military.The Colombia native enlisted in the…
Sun Devils in the sky
“Today was probably one of the most rewarding days I’ve had at ASU."That was the sentiment given by Andrew Vandertoorn, a C-17 evaluator pilot, first officer and 2002 Arizona State University…