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Indy Police Athletic & Activities League
Indy Police Athletic & Activities League

Officer Forrest Higgs organized the first Police Athletic League (PAL) club at Rhodius Park (southwestern Indianapolis) in 1941 as part… Read More »Indy Police Athletic & Activities League

Robert Irsay
Robert Irsay

(Mar. 5, 1923-Jan. 14, 1997). Born in Chicago, Robert (Bob) Irsay attended the University of Illinois before he joined his… Read More »Robert Irsay

Bob Jenkins
Bob Jenkins

(Sept. 4, 1947-Aug. 9, 2021). Bob Jenkins was born in Richmond, Indiana, and grew up in the nearby town of… Read More »Bob Jenkins

Sandra M. Ruddick John
Sandra M. Ruddick John

(Sept. 3, 1932- Oct. 10, 2017). Olympic gymnast Sandra Ruddick John was born Sandra Marlene Anderson to Frank and Mary… Read More »Sandra M. Ruddick John

Thomas L. (Sarge) Johnson
Thomas L. (Sarge) Johnson

(Mar, 1922-Mar. 14, 1980). Amateur boxing coach Thomas L. (Sarge) Johnson was born in Millikin, Louisiana. As a lightweight with… Read More »Thomas L. (Sarge) Johnson

Charles Herbert (Chuck) Klein
Charles Herbert (Chuck) Klein

(Oct. 7, 1904-Mar. 28, 1958). Indianapolis-born Chuck Klein spent 17 seasons in the major leagues. Career statistics that include 2,076… Read More »Charles Herbert (Chuck) Klein

Bobby (Slick) Leonard
Bobby (Slick) Leonard

(July 17, 1932-Apr. 13, 2021). William Robert Leonard, known as “Slick,” was born in Terre Haute, Indiana. He was one… Read More »Bobby (Slick) Leonard

Lucas Oil Stadium
Lucas Oil Stadium

Opened in August 2008, Lucas Oil Stadium (LOS), located at 500 South Capitol Avenue, is a multifunctional facility that serves… Read More »Lucas Oil Stadium

Charles Wesley (Chuck) Marlowe
Charles Wesley (Chuck) Marlowe

(Apr. 15, 1929-Feb. 11, 2016). Charles Wesley (Chuck) Marlowe was born in Sullivan, Indiana. His family later moved to Indianapolis… Read More »Charles Wesley (Chuck) Marlowe

Mayflower Transit Company
Mayflower Transit Company

In 1927, trucker Conrad M. Gentry, formerly of , and International Harvester truck salesman Don F. Kenworthy started the Mayflower… Read More »Mayflower Transit Company

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