Glenn Robinson -- Forward, Purdue
Yes, in 1932 with a degree in English.
basketball and baseball
Purdue ever heard of Drew Brees or Jhon Wooden? Both played at Purdue!
John Purdue was born in 1802.
John Purdue died in 1876.
Purdue has won 1 National Championship (1939). although Purdue makes no claim regarding national championships, despite the listing of a national championship for that school in the Official NCAA Football Records Book
John Wooden played three seasons (1929-30 through 1931-32) at Purdue University.
Yes. John Purdue had four older sisters and five younger sisters.
PURDUE UNIVERSITY won the Mens Basketball Championship in 1932 with a final record of 17-1, with now legendary coach John Wooden as a member of the team. Purdue also as of 2009 has the most Big Ten Men's Basketball Conference crowns at 21. More than I.U.
John Purdue, an businessman and industrialist in Lafayette, Indiana, founded Purdue University. The university was officially started on May 6, 1869 when West Lafayette was chosen as the location for the new school and named Purdue University. When the doors of Purdue were first opened, John Purdue was the primary original benefactor the school having given $50,000 to the project.John Purdue was the founder and initial benefactor of Purdue University.
Started coaching in 1928 for the Purdue boilermakers.Then went to coach the UCLA bruins and won 10 championships in 12 years. He coached the Bruins from 1948-1960.