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Yes. Purdue made the Final Four in 1969 and 1980.
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Nobody from Purdue has ever one a Heisman Trophy, but they have had many nominees.
Yes, Jim Thorpe coached for four years in the NFL. He was coach of the Canton Bulldogs in 1920, the Cleveland Indians in 1921, and the Oorang Indians in 1922 and 1923. His career NFL coaching record was 11-24-1.
The best coach ever is Bo Schembeckeler from the univedrsity of Michigan and Ohio state university.
I don't believe Purdue ever excluded people based on their race, although the dormitories and sports teams were segregated for much of the early 20th century. Purdue's first African-American graduate was David Robert Lewis, a civil engineering major, in 1894.
Ian thorpe, phelps, trickkett,burmester, swaneypoel mark, Bruce and Monica cooper -- best coach ever!! - my coach. and heaps more!!
I don't think she was ever actually a teacher. She did counselling for young ladies careers at Purdue University.
Amelia was a counsellor and speaker at Purdue.
Purdue ever heard of Drew Brees or Jhon Wooden? Both played at Purdue!
Dr. James Naismith. Ironically the only KU coach to ever post a losing record!
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