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Horizon League

In 1979, representatives of Butler University, the University of Evansville, Loyola University of Chicago, Xavier University, Oklahoma City University, and… Read More »Horizon League

Anton (Tony) Hulman Jr.
Anton (Tony) Hulman Jr.

(Feb. 11, 1901-Oct. 27, 1977). Born in Terre Haute, Indiana, Anton (Tony) Hulman Jr. was the grandson of a German… Read More »Anton (Tony) Hulman Jr.

Indiana Fever
Indiana Fever

The Indiana Fever is the women’s professional basketball franchise in Indianapolis, part of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). Pacers… Read More »Indiana Fever

Indiana High School Athletic Association 
Indiana High School Athletic Association 

In 1899, a meeting in Indianapolis of high school principals from eight Indiana cities resulted in the formation of the… Read More »Indiana High School Athletic Association 

Indiana Pacers
Indiana Pacers

In February 1967, a group of Indiana businessmen, including insurance executive John DeVoe, attorney Dick Tinkham, L. Charles DeVoe, Ron… Read More »Indiana Pacers

Indiana Sports Corporation
Indiana Sports Corporation

Incorporated in December 1979, Indiana Sports Corporation is the nation’s first sports commission. This private, not-for-profit organization was initiated by… Read More »Indiana Sports Corporation

Indiana/World Skating Academy and Research Center
Indiana/World Skating Academy and Research Center

The Indiana/World Skating Academy and Research Center (I/WSA) was a not-for-profit foundation established in Indianapolis in 1987 and governed by… Read More »Indiana/World Skating Academy and Research Center

Indianapolis 500-Mile Race
Indianapolis 500-Mile Race

Long known simply as the “500,” the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race has been conducted continuously at the  since its inception in… Read More »Indianapolis 500-Mile Race

Indianapolis ABCs
Indianapolis ABCs

The Indianapolis ABCs were a powerhouse team of early Black baseball. After a so-called “gentlemen’s agreement” segregated organized baseball during… Read More »Indianapolis ABCs

Indianapolis Clowns
Indianapolis Clowns

The longest-playing Black professional team in U.S. history, the Indianapolis Clowns began as the Miami Giants and were financed by… Read More »Indianapolis Clowns

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