Purdue Boilermakers
== Purdue Boilermakers ==
The Purdue Boilermakers are the intercollegiate athletic teams that represent Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana. The Boilermakers compete in the NCAA Division I and are members of the Big Ten Conference. The nickname "Boilermakers" is derived from the university's engineering heritage and the early football team's reputation for physically tough play.
History[edit | edit source]
The term "Boilermakers" was first used in the 1890s when the Purdue football team defeated Wabash College, and a local newspaper referred to the team as "Boilermakers" due to the large number of engineering students on the team. The name stuck and has been used ever since.
Sports[edit | edit source]
The Purdue Boilermakers field teams in a variety of sports, including:
- Football
- Men's Basketball
- Women's Basketball
- Baseball
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Track and Field
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Tennis
- Soccer
Facilities[edit | edit source]
The Boilermakers' athletic facilities include:
- Ross-Ade Stadium - Home of Purdue football
- Mackey Arena - Home of Purdue basketball
- Alexander Field - Home of Purdue baseball
- Bittinger Stadium - Home of Purdue softball
- Holloway Gymnasium - Home of Purdue volleyball and wrestling
Traditions[edit | edit source]
The Purdue Boilermakers have several notable traditions, including:
- The Boilermaker Special, the official mascot of Purdue University, which is a Victorian-era locomotive.
- The World's Largest Drum, a giant bass drum used by the Purdue All-American Marching Band.
- The Old Oaken Bucket, a trophy awarded annually to the winner of the football game between Purdue and Indiana Hoosiers.
Notable Athletes[edit | edit source]
Some of the notable athletes who have played for the Purdue Boilermakers include:
- Drew Brees - NFL quarterback
- Glenn Robinson - NBA player
- Stephanie White - WNBA player and coach
- Rod Woodson - NFL Hall of Famer
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Purdue University
- Big Ten Conference
- NCAA Division I
- Ross-Ade Stadium
- Mackey Arena
- Boilermaker Special
- Old Oaken Bucket
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