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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.
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Has Purdue university ever won the ncaa tournament?
Yes. Purdue made the Final Four in 1969 and 1980.
When and where did Purdue University play their first ever football game?
Layfette
How many Heisman Trophy winners came from Purdue University?
Nobody from Purdue has ever one a Heisman Trophy, but they have had many nominees.
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.
Did Jim Thorpe ever coach?
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.
Who is the best coach?
The best coach ever is Bo Schembeckeler from the univedrsity of Michigan and Ohio state 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.
People who are important to competitive swimming and have made a significant contribution to this sport?
Ian thorpe, phelps, trickkett,burmester, swaneypoel mark, Bruce and Monica cooper -- best coach ever!! - my coach. and heaps more!!
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!
Inventor of basketball but later becaame a coach for the University of Kansas?
Dr. James Naismith. Ironically the only KU coach to ever post a losing record!
Did Matt thorpe ever play for oldham athletic?
no!
