A native of Mattoon, Illinois, Purvis played halfback and fullback for the PurdueBoilermakers from 1932 to 1934. He was selected as an All-American in 1933 and 1934. Considered an all-around player, Purvis averaged five yards per carry in 1934 with touchdown runs of 80 and 73 yards.[2] He was also considered to be an excellent defensive player and "without peer" as a long passer, using a strong right arm that also made him a world-class javelin thrower.[2] He played in the 1935 East-West Shrine Game and suffered a knee injury in the game. During his hospitalization in California, the Oakland Tribune published a profile on Purvis describing him as a "brown-eyed, fair-haired, firm-jawed chap" who was considered "the finest back ever to pack a pigskin for the Boilermakers' eleven."[3] Asked if he intended to play professional football, Purvis replied, "I should say not. I've had just about enough football. It's a great game when you're in college and the best game to forget about when you're out. I'm going to get to work as soon as they hand me that old A.B. at Purdue."[3]
For more than 30 years, Purvis held the career rushing record at Purdue with 1,802 yards. His record was broken in November 1968 by both Leroy Keyes and Perry Williams.[4]
The Triple XXX Family Restaurant in West Lafayette, Indiana, home of the Duane Purvis burger.
In the sport of track and field, Purvis earned All-American recognition three times; winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association javelin championship in 1933 and 1934. Purvis was also ranked third globally in the javelin during 1933; that same year, in a poll conducted by the Associated Press, Duane Purvis was selected as the top athlete in the Big Ten Conference.[2][5] As further testimony to the athletic prowess of Duane Purvis; his 1933 Purdue University javelin record of 66.60 meters remained on the books until 1982, when it was eclipsed by Boilermaker Jim Hartman - with a mark of 69.88 meters.[6]
Upon graduating from Purdue, Duane Purvis taught in the university's physical education department.;[5] he was married to Dorothy Mae Evans (Sept. 1, 1911 - Jan. 25, 2007).[7]
A sandwich named in Purvis's honor has been a favorite for many years at the Triple XXX diner near the Purdue campus. The all-beef burger is topped with the standard cheese, onions, lettuce, and pickle, but it stands out with a slathering of peanut butter on the bottom bun.[8][9]
^. Archived from the original on 2011-07-27. Retrieved 2009-05-22.
^"Dorothy M. Purvis, 95". Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN). 2007-01-28.
^The Duane Purvis All-American, A Fantastic 4 Sandwich, Triple XXX Family Restaurant, accessed April 21, 2012.
^Matt Lindner, Purdue pines for peanut butter burgers, ESPN, accessed April 21, 2012
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duane, purvis, november, 1912, march, 1989, american, football, player, track, field, performer, purdue, boilermakerspositionrunning, backpersonal, informationborn, 1912, november, 1912mattoon, illinoisdied, march, 1989, 1989, aged, career, historycollegepurdu. Duane Purvis November 13 1912 March 18 1989 1 was an All American football player and track and field performer Duane PurvisPurdue BoilermakersPositionRunning backPersonal informationBorn 1912 11 13 November 13 1912Mattoon IllinoisDied March 18 1989 1989 03 18 aged 76 Career historyCollegePurdue 1932 1934 Career highlights and awardsFirst team All American 1933 Second team All American 1934 2 First team All Big Ten 1933 1934 Second team All Big Ten 1932 A native of Mattoon Illinois Purvis played halfback and fullback for the Purdue Boilermakers from 1932 to 1934 He was selected as an All American in 1933 and 1934 Considered an all around player Purvis averaged five yards per carry in 1934 with touchdown runs of 80 and 73 yards 2 He was also considered to be an excellent defensive player and without peer as a long passer using a strong right arm that also made him a world class javelin thrower 2 He played in the 1935 East West Shrine Game and suffered a knee injury in the game During his hospitalization in California the Oakland Tribune published a profile on Purvis describing him as a brown eyed fair haired firm jawed chap who was considered the finest back ever to pack a pigskin for the Boilermakers eleven 3 Asked if he intended to play professional football Purvis replied I should say not I ve had just about enough football It s a great game when you re in college and the best game to forget about when you re out I m going to get to work as soon as they hand me that old A B at Purdue 3 For more than 30 years Purvis held the career rushing record at Purdue with 1 802 yards His record was broken in November 1968 by both Leroy Keyes and Perry Williams 4 The Triple XXX Family Restaurant in West Lafayette Indiana home of the Duane Purvis burger In the sport of track and field Purvis earned All American recognition three times winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association javelin championship in 1933 and 1934 Purvis was also ranked third globally in the javelin during 1933 that same year in a poll conducted by the Associated Press Duane Purvis was selected as the top athlete in the Big Ten Conference 2 5 As further testimony to the athletic prowess of Duane Purvis his 1933 Purdue University javelin record of 66 60 meters remained on the books until 1982 when it was eclipsed by Boilermaker Jim Hartman with a mark of 69 88 meters 6 Upon graduating from Purdue Duane Purvis taught in the university s physical education department 5 he was married to Dorothy Mae Evans Sept 1 1911 Jan 25 2007 7 A sandwich named in Purvis s honor has been a favorite for many years at the Triple XXX diner near the Purdue campus The all beef burger is topped with the standard cheese onions lettuce and pickle but it stands out with a slathering of peanut butter on the bottom bun 8 9 References Edit PURVIS DUANE Indiana Football Hall of Fame a b c Phil Ray 1934 12 18 Lund Purvis Hailed as Backbone of East Shrine Gridiron Team Oakland Tribune a b Purvis Leaves For Indiana Tomorrow Oakland Tribune 1935 01 06 Purdue DeMoss Tilt Illinois The Times 1968 11 03 a b General Story Archives Purdue Official Athletic Site Purdue Archived from the original on 2011 07 27 Retrieved 2009 05 22 Dorothy M Purvis 95 Journal and Courier Lafayette IN 2007 01 28 The Duane Purvis All American A Fantastic 4 Sandwich Triple XXX Family Restaurant accessed April 21 2012 Matt Lindner Purdue pines for peanut butter burgers ESPN accessed April 21 2012 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Duane Purvis amp oldid 1106218376, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
