Significant Sigs

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  Chalmers W. “Bump” Elliot

  Delta Delta 1947/ Theta Theta 1947 Election Date June 21, 1967   For an outstanding record as the first player to win a full captaincy of the Michigan football team, as an all-American half back and captain of the 1947 College All-Stars, and as a most valuable player in the Western Conference. For a commendable […]

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  Major General Fredric U.S.A.F., Ret.

  Delta Delta 1932 Election Date June 21, 1967   For a brilliant thirty-four year career that included engineering, budgetary, and security operations for the United States Air Force. For valor and service witch merited the Legion of Merit with three Oak Leaf Clusters, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with Oak Leaf Clusters, and […]

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  Henry E. “Hank” Stram

  Delta Delta 1948 Election Date June 26, 1971 For inspired and innovative leadership on the gridiron in Assistant Coach roles at Purdue, Southern Methodist, Notre Dame, and Miami which lead to the head coach position of the Kansas City Chiefs and coach of the year honors while winning two league titles and a world championship.

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  Robert A. Griese

  Delta Delta 1967 Election Date June 28, 1973 For an outstanding career in professional football. And for a distinguished athletic record while attending Purdue University, including two seasons as a member of the basketball team and two years as an All-America quarterback of the football team. For being named the Most Valuable Player in the […]

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  Elliott M. Gordan

  Alpha Beta/ Delta Delta 1932 Election Date June 30, 1977 In honor of your long and eminent career in industry, most recently as Chairman and Director of the Towle Company, Silversmiths, following a diverse record of accomplishments in numerous executive posts. With admiration for your consistent achievements, from a Sloan Fellowship of Massachusetts Institute of […]

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  Louis Putze

  Delta Delta 1938 Election Date 1977 In recognition of your notable career in business with Rockwell International and with the Pacific Gas and Electric company, where you served as Chief Executive Officer. In tribute to your outstanding community service, and your dedication and support of your Alma matter, Purdue.