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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.<br />
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=== History ===<br />
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.<br />
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=== Sports ===<br />
The Purdue Boilermakers field teams in a variety of sports, including:<br />
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* [[Purdue Boilermakers football|Football]]<br />
* [[Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball|Men's Basketball]]<br />
* [[Purdue Boilermakers women's basketball|Women's Basketball]]<br />
* [[Purdue Boilermakers baseball|Baseball]]<br />
* [[Purdue Boilermakers softball|Softball]]<br />
* [[Purdue Boilermakers volleyball|Volleyball]]<br />
* [[Purdue Boilermakers wrestling|Wrestling]]<br />
* [[Purdue Boilermakers track and field|Track and Field]]<br />
* [[Purdue Boilermakers cross country|Cross Country]]<br />
* [[Purdue Boilermakers golf|Golf]]<br />
* [[Purdue Boilermakers tennis|Tennis]]<br />
* [[Purdue Boilermakers soccer|Soccer]]<br />
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=== Facilities ===<br />
The Boilermakers' athletic facilities include:<br />
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* [[Ross-Ade Stadium]] - Home of Purdue football<br />
* [[Mackey Arena]] - Home of Purdue basketball<br />
* [[Alexander Field (Purdue)|Alexander Field]] - Home of Purdue baseball<br />
* [[Bittinger Stadium]] - Home of Purdue softball<br />
* [[Holloway Gymnasium]] - Home of Purdue volleyball and wrestling<br />
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=== Traditions ===<br />
The Purdue Boilermakers have several notable traditions, including:<br />
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* The [[Boilermaker Special]], the official mascot of Purdue University, which is a Victorian-era locomotive.<br />
* The [[World's Largest Drum]], a giant bass drum used by the Purdue All-American Marching Band.<br />
* The [[Old Oaken Bucket]], a trophy awarded annually to the winner of the football game between Purdue and [[Indiana Hoosiers]].<br />
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=== Notable Athletes ===<br />
Some of the notable athletes who have played for the Purdue Boilermakers include:<br />
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* [[Drew Brees]] - NFL quarterback<br />
* [[Glenn Robinson]] - NBA player<br />
* [[Stephanie White]] - WNBA player and coach<br />
* [[Rod Woodson]] - NFL Hall of Famer<br />
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=== Related Pages ===<br />
* [[Purdue University]]<br />
* [[Big Ten Conference]]<br />
* [[NCAA Division I]]<br />
* [[Ross-Ade Stadium]]<br />
* [[Mackey Arena]]<br />
* [[Boilermaker Special]]<br />
* [[Old Oaken Bucket]]<br />
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[[Category:Big Ten Conference]]<br />
[[Category:College sports in Indiana]]<br />
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