What is a Boilermaker? Here's what to know about the history of Purdue's nickname ahead of the men's NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 ...
In 1891, according to the Purdue University website: "Under accusations of recruiting athletes from boiler shops, the ...
Purdue's "Boilermakers" nickname was the butt of a joke that went viral during "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" this ...
Purdue's sports teams are named in honor of the big, burly "boilermakers" who worked on big, heavy metal boilers like those ...
Purdue basketball has become a staple ... Under by the Burly Boiler Makers from Purdue." The Boilermaker Special VII is the official mascot of Purdue University and is run by the Purdue Reamer ...
Purdue basketball is in the Sweet 16 ... about Purdue may bring a couple of questions: What is a Boilermaker? What is Purdue's mascot? "Tonight Show" host Jimmy Fallon tried to help this week ...