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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Purdue_PetePurdue Pete - Wikipedia

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   History. Rowdy. Design. 2011 proposed redesign. Function. Eligibility. References. Purdue Pete is a mascot of Purdue University. Despite his on-field presence at Purdue sporting events, Pete is only the athletic mascot of the university, and the official mascot of Purdue University is the Boilermaker Special . History.

   • First seen: 1940
   • Conference: Big Ten

   • University: Purdue University
   • Related mascot(s): Boilermaker Special

2. www.purdueexponent.org › campus › article_92a3ca48-ePurdue Pete's origin story | Campus | purdueexponent.org

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   Mar 26, 2024 · Originally created in 1940 as a marketing tool by the bookstore, Purdue Pete technically belongs to it, according to the Purdue Sports website. Klink said she had to make a contract to sell...

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   What is Purdue Pete mascot?

   • Purdue Pete is a mascot of Purdue University. Despite his on-field presence at Purdue sporting events, Pete is only the athletic mascot of the university, and the official mascot of Purdue University is the Boilermaker Special . Purdue Pete was first designed as a logo by the University Bookstore in 1940.

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   How old is Purdue Pete?

   • Age: 22 Hometown: Santa Rosa, Calif. Major: Political Science, College of Liberal Arts Why did you want to be Purdue Pete? I went to a Michigan basketball game my freshman year and thought, 'That would be so sweet to do.' I saw Purdue Pete chilling, dancing around the floor.

   Purdue Petes tell all about the mascot behind the giant head

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   What does Purdue Pete do?

   • Purdue Pete is not only a fixture at athletic events but he is involved with the community as well. Pete attends numerous charitable events each year and makes visits to schools to promote A drug free environment. Pete is involved in hundred of events each year.

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   Why did Purdue name Pete?

   • In 1944 the Purdue yearbook, Debris, wanted to use Pete on the cover. The editors went to Epple and asked for Petes name. According to one account, Epple out of the blue said "Pete". So the famed Boilermaker was named, and in the 1944 issue of Debris, Purdue Pete was everywhere. Pete wouldn't assume a human form for another 4 years after that.

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4. www.purdue.edu › Q1 › then-and-now-purdue-peteThen & Now: Purdue Pete - Purdue University News

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   Feb 22, 2019 · How has the University changed over the years? Purdue Today is taking a look through its 'Then & Now' photo series, which will highlight Purdue traditions, buildings, landmarks and more. Today's feature focuses on Purdue Pete, who has sported various looks over the years, from bug eyes to square ears and grins to scowls.

5. www.purdueexponent.org › features › article_689d0d22Purdue Petes tell all about the mascot behind the giant head

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   Feb 18, 2008 · Purdue Petes tell all about the mascot behind the giant head | Features | purdueexponent.org. Kristen Johnson, Features Editor. Feb 18, 2008. 0. Purdue Pete. Exponent File Photo. The...

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7. engineering.purdue.edu › KB › DocsA History of Purdue Pete — Purdue IT | Engineering IT | ECN

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   Aug 12, 2014 · Purdue Pete can trace his heritage back to 1940 when University Book Store owners Doc Epple and Red Sammons hired artist Art Evans to create Pete an advertising logo. However, Pete didn't get his name until four years later.

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8. blogs.lib.purdue.edu › asc › 2016/09/22HAPPY 60th BIRTHDAY PURDUE PETE! | Memoirs & Memories

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   Sep 22, 2016 · Purdue Pete took on human form in 1956 when athletic director Guy “Red” Mackey gave the go-ahead to create a sports mascot to inspire fans at home football games. Larry Brumbaugh (ME ’57) was selected to be the first Pete by the Pep Committee. Brumbaugh was tasked with creating a costume for Purdue Pete.

9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Purdue_UniversityPurdue University - Wikipedia

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   Purdue University. /  40.42500°N 86.92306°W  / 40.42500; -86.92306. Purdue University is a public land-grant research university in West Lafayette, Indiana, and the flagship campus of the Purdue University system. [8] The university was founded in 1869 after Lafayette businessman John Purdue donated land and money to establish a college ...