Favorite Spartans of all time bracket round one: Magic Johnson region

Voting is open for the first round of matchups in The SpartansWire Favorite Spartans ever bracket

1. Magic Johnson vs. 16. Jehuu Caulcrick

Magic Johnson really needs no introduction or explanation. Probably the most famous Spartan of all time, Earvin “Magic” Johnson put Michigan State basketball (and college basketball) on the map in 1979 when his Spartans defeated Larry Bird’s Indiana State Sycamores in the highest-rated basketball game in history. Since then Magic has gone on to do a million different things with loads of success. He’s a national champion, five-time NBA champion, three-time NBA MVP, 12-time NBA All Star, successful businessman and all around basketball icon.

He takes on Jehuu Caulcrick, a top ten running back in MSU football history. Caulcrick was a fan favorite during his time at MSU and scored 21 touchdowns as a senior in 2007, which was a school record. Caulcrick never had gaudy rushing yards, but was a tough runner that MSU fans certainly connected with. He also helped usher in the Mark Dantonio era on a positive note–helping the Spartans to seven wins in 2007.

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