TEMPE – Troy Scoma’s connection to Arizona State goes far beyond running his store, Cactus Sports. He has been a dedicated fan since watching the 1986-87 football season when the Sun Devils beat Michigan in the Rose Bowl.
For more than 30 years, that passion for the team and community has shaped how he runs the store, a small, independently owned merchandise and custom fan-gear shop. His business has become a hub for Sun Devils culture in a world dominated by official campus stores and corporate behemoths.
“Since I returned to Tempe, I’ve only missed five ASU football games,” Scoma said. “I’ve always been a Sun Devil at heart. The sports teams, the campus, the fans; it’s part of who I am.”
