Purdue ICONS
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Purdue ICONS #1: Drew Brees
The Purdue ICONS series culiminates with the #1 selection, quarterback Drew Brees. Yes, I am aware I have a total man crush and I am okay with it.
Purdue ICONS #2: John Wooden
The greatest coach in the history of college basketball was a Boilermaker.
Purdue ICONS #3: Bob Griese
Bob Griese may be Purdue's best all-around athlete ever.
Purdue ICONS #4: Rick Mount
One of the greatest legends of basketball in Indiana, rick mount still endures today.
Purdue ICONS #5: Glenn Robinson
The Big Dog was a dominant force during the 1993-94 season.
Purdue ICONS #6: Gene Keady
Gene Keady is Purdue's all-time winningest basketball coach and one of the few men to edge Bobby Knight in his career overall record.
Purdue ICONS #7: Rod Woodson
Rod Woodson is one of the greatest defensive backs to ever play the game of football.
Purdue ICONS #8: Mike Alstott
Mike Alstott is simply one of the greatest fullbacks in college football history.
Purdue ICONS #9: Leroy Keyes
Leroy Keyes is possibly the greatest football player in 125 of Purdue football.
Purdue ICONS #10: Joe Barry Carroll
One of Purdue's all-time great, Joe Barry Carroll has an unfortunate wrap of being a draft bust.
Purdue ICONS #11: David Boudia
6-time National Champion David Boudia is one of the most decorated athletes in Purdue history.
Purdue ICONS #12: Len Dawson
The Father of the Cradle of Quarterbacks was Purdue's first Super Bowl MVP.
Purdue ICONS #13: Stephanie White
Stephanie White is probably the most famous women's basketball player in Purdue history.
Purdue ICONS #14: JaJuan Johnson
JaJuan Johnson heads to the NBA after a memorable Purdue career.
Purdue ICONS #15: Ray Ewry
10-time gold medalist Ray Ewry still rates highly as a Purdue ICON even 100 years after his athletic feats.
Purdue ICONS #16: Ward "Piggy" Lambert
Purdue's legendary Ward "Piggy" Lambert still ranks as one of the most successful coaches in Big Ten history.
Purdue ICONS #17: Katie Douglas
Women's Basketball player Katie Douglas was selected as the #17 ICON in Purdue history
Purdue ICONS #18: Terry Dischinger
Terry Dischinger had a record breaking career in West Lafayette and solid pro career.
Purdue ICONS #19: Joe Tiller
Joe Tiller is Purdue's all-time winningest football coach, and a legend in West Lafayette.
Purdue ICONS #20: Brian Cardinal
Citizen Pain is enjoying a front row seat for the NBA playoffs, and making a cool million to do so.
Purdue ICONS #21: Mark Herrmann
Purdue's Mark Herrmann set national records as a Purdue quarterback and earned him a place in the College Football Hall of Fame.
Purdue ICONS #22: E`Twaun Moore
Smooge comes in at #22 as a Purdue ICON
Purdue ICONS #23: Otis Armstrong
Otis Armstrong might be the greatest running back in Purdue football history.
Purdue ICONS #24: Kyle Orton
Kyle Orton is having a solid pro career, but at Purdue he was an ICON
Purdue ICONS #25: Ukari Figgs
Ukari Figgs finished her career as one of Purdue's most memorable women's basketball players.
Purdue ICONS: 39-26
The Purdue ICONS lists moves to the edge of the top 25
Purdue ICONS: #50-40
The countdown of the top Purdue sports personalities all-time continues.
Purdue ICONS: The Others Receiving Votes
Here are the Purdue ICONS that received votes, but did not make it into the top 50.