What is a Boilermaker? Explaining Purdue basketball's nickname ahead of Sweet 16 vs Houston
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 ...
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Jimmy Fallon can't answer, so we will: Why did Purdue call itself Boilermakers?
For those only vaguely familiar with March Madness, seeing and hearing about Purdue may bring a couple of questions: What is a Boilermaker? What is Purdue's mascot? "Tonight Show" host Jimmy ...
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Jimmy Fallon might not know, but you should: Why is Purdue the 'Boilermakers'?
Purdue University's mascot, the Boilermakers, originated from a newspaper taunt in 1891 after a football victory against Wabash College. The nickname "Boilermakers" was intended to be an insult ...