Purdue Boilermakers
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== 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
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
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
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
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
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
- Purdue University
- Big Ten Conference
- NCAA Division I
- Ross-Ade Stadium
- Mackey Arena
- Boilermaker Special
- Old Oaken Bucket
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