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 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
James Raleigh “Biz” Mackey James Raleigh Mackey played three seasons as the catcher for the . Known as a master catcher and adroit switch-hitter,… Read More »James Raleigh “Biz” Mackey
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 In 1927, trucker Conrad M. Gentry, formerly of , and International Harvester truck salesman Don F. Kenworthy started the Mayflower… Read More »Mayflower Transit Company
James Osborne McIntyre (Jan. 4, 1925-Sept. 6, 1983). Born in Ohio County, Kentucky, James Osborne (Jim) Mclntyre launched his broadcast career in 1945… Read More »James Osborne McIntyre
Frank Edward McKinney Jr. (Nov. 3, 1938-Sept. 11, 1992). Born in Indianapolis, Frank McKinney Jr. grew up close to success. His father, was the… Read More »Frank Edward McKinney Jr.
Municipal Gardens The site now known as Municipal Gardens began in the early 20th century as the Indianapolis Canoe Club for the… Read More »Municipal Gardens
National Art Museum of Sport The National Art Museum of Sport (NAMOS) is the largest and most diversified collection of sporting art in the U.S.… Read More »National Art Museum of Sport
National Institute for Fitness and Sport In June 1983, the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sport announced that Indianapolis was one of the cities being… Read More »National Institute for Fitness and Sport
