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Did Jim Thorpe ever coach at Purdue University?
Yes, Jim Thorpe served as an assistant football coach at Purdue University during the 1940s. He was hired in 1945 and contributed to the team's development, leveraging his extensive athletic experience. Thorpe's involvement at Purdue was part of his later career after his legendary achievements as an Olympic athlete and professional football player.
Has Purdue university ever won the ncaa tournament?
Yes. Purdue made the Final Four in 1969 and 1980.
How many Heisman Trophy winners came from Purdue University?
Nobody from Purdue has ever one a Heisman Trophy, but they have had many nominees.
When and where did Tulane University play their first ever football game?
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Did Amelia Earhart ever go to Purdue?
Yes, Amelia Earhart was a visiting faculty member and advisor at Purdue University's Department of Aeronautics. She played a prominent role in furthering aviation education and research at the university.
When were black women allowed to attend Purdue 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.
What was the first American football game ever filmed?
The first American football game filmed was between the University of Michigan and the University of Chicago in 1904. Click on the 'First Filmed American Football Game' link on this page to read about the game.
Were did Amelia Earhart teach as a teacher?
I don't think she was ever actually a teacher. She did counselling for young ladies careers at Purdue University.
Who has better sports Maryland or Purdue?
Purdue ever heard of Drew Brees or Jhon Wooden? Both played at Purdue!
Did Purdue ever win the Big Ten football championship?
Yes. They won in 1918, 1929, 1931, 1932, 1943, 1952, 1967 and 2000.
Did indiana university ever play the University of georgia in football?
No, not through the 2010 season.
When was the first marching band formed?
The first marching band to ever march during halftime at a football game was the University of Illinois' Marching Illini. They performed at halftime in 1907 during the University of Illinois' game against the University of Chicago.
