Subject - Soccer
Soccer became a varsity team at MSU in 1956, conquering the first Big Ten title in 1959 led by Coach Gene Kenney. Kenney coached the team from 1956 to 1970 winning the NCAA national championship in consecutive seasons (1967 and 1968). With one of the most impressive winning records for any college sport, Kenney took the Spartans to eight consecutive appearances in NCAA tournaments. In 1970 support for the soccer program was significantly reduced and the Spartan dynasty came to an end. Recently Spartan soccer has experienced a renaissance, winning the Big Ten title in 2004.Related Objects
Players in action during a soccer match, 1959 March 19, 1959 Image: jpg MSU Archives and Historical Collections | 
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Three men hold trophies and prizes from Big Ten Soccer Championship April 15, 1959 Image: jpg MSU Archives and Historical Collections |
