He’s been in mascot vs. mascot battles, beating Herky the Hawk (from Iowa) in a weight-lifting contest (at Purdue, of course). Herky wasn’t able to lift the weight at all, but Pete found a way ...

The history of Purdue's nickname and mascot stretches back more than 130 years. Purdue basketball is in the Sweet 16, playing Midwest No. 1 seed Houston on Friday night at Lucas Oil Stadium in ...

Download image WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A celebration of Purdue Pete's 60th year on the sidelines of Boilermaker athletic events is underway. Commemorative products are now available and a reunion is ...