A Tribute to Mississippi State University Football. Featuring: Allyn McKeen (1939-1948)- MSU's all time leader in winning percentage (.764). Don MacGruder Scott- Football and Track standout in the early 1900's. 1941 SEC Championship Team. First MSU football team, 1895. General Stephen D. Lee, MSU's first president. Tom "Shorty" McWilliams, 1944 All-American. 1941 Orange Bowl. The Golden Egg, aka the Egg Bowl Trophy. 2000 Independence Bowl Trophy. Cowbell. Bully XIX "Tonka," the first Bully owned by MSU. Bully became the official mascot in 1935. Coach Jackie Sherrill. Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field.