The Story
This bobblehead features Michigan State's mascot, Sparty, kissing the Spartan logo at center court of the Breslin Center. After scoring 31 points in a convincing 97-72 victory over Wisconsin in his final home game in a Michigan State uniform on March 11th, 1995, All-American senior guard Shawn Respert kissed the Spartan “S” at center court before exiting the game much to the delight of the crowd at the Breslin Center. And with that, a tradition was born that all Spartan fans anticipate.
Ever since the showing of respect by Michigan State’s all-time leading scorer, outgoing seniors kiss the logo at center court during their final home games. Along the way, the Spartan “S” was changed to the Spartan head at center court, but the kiss remained. It is a way of saying goodbye and is a gesture of gratitude from the athletes. It has become a yearly staple at MSU and has expanded to both women’s basketball and hockey. The tradition normally involves prolonged applause, numerous bearhugs, and watery eyes from longtime coach Tom Izzo. It is officially licensed by Michigan State University.
- In stock and ships now
- Bobblehead is high quality and produced by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum
- 8 inches long
- Individually numbered to 2,025
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This bobblehead features Michigan State's mascot, Sparty, kissing the Spartan logo at center court of the Breslin Center. After scoring 31 points in a convincing 97-72 victory over Wisconsin in his final home game in a Michigan State uniform on March 11th, 1995, All-American senior guard Shawn Respert kissed the Spartan “S” at center court before exiting the game much to the delight of the crowd at the Breslin Center. And with that, a tradition was born that all Spartan fans anticipate.
Ever since the showing of respect by Michigan State’s all-time leading scorer, outgoing seniors kiss the logo at center court during their final home games. Along the way, the Spartan “S” was changed to the Spartan head at center court, but the kiss remained. It is a way of saying goodbye and is a gesture of gratitude from the athletes. It has become a yearly staple at MSU and has expanded to both women’s basketball and hockey. The tradition normally involves prolonged applause, numerous bearhugs, and watery eyes from longtime coach Tom Izzo. It is officially licensed by Michigan State University.
- In stock and ships now
- Bobblehead is high quality and produced by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum
- 8 inches long
- Individually numbered to 2,025
