IU football begins new tradition with George Taliaferro award
Rather than retire the jersey of a legend, Indiana has decided to honor one of the program’s most iconic players in a unique way. “We have begun a new tradition Read More
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Big Ten’s Kevin Warren announces George and Viola Taliaferro Fellowship
INDIANAPOLIS — During his opening press conference, Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren announced the creation of the George and Viola Taliaferro Fellowship, which will promote diversity and inclusion in the Read More
Remembering the Great George Taliaferro
As a trailblazer, it was never going to be an easy path for George Taliaferro. Even for a star athlete, transitioning from life in Gary, Indiana to racially segregated Bloomington Read More
IU Unveils Taliaferro Statue, Hoosiers to Wear No. 44 Helmets on Saturday Night
Indiana University dedicated the George Taliaferro Plaza on Friday outside of the North End Zone facility at Memorial Stadium. The school also announced that the Indiana football team will wear Read More
IU Legend George Taliaferro Has Passed Away
Various reports have surfaced that IU legend, NFL star and trailblazing pioneer George Taliaferro has passed away at the age of 91. We regret to announce that our namesake of the Read More
This Date in Hoosier History – IU Legend Bo McMillin is Born
Few people think of “golden eras” of Indiana University football, but the 1940’s under the leadership of head coach Bo McMillin might just be the closest the Hoosiers have come Read More