Caleb Swanigan Wrist band

[Ross2122]

I noticed the tape on Caleb Swanigan's wrist the last couple games had R.I.P. #35 who is that a tribute to.

 

[tjreese]

I noticed the tape on Caleb Swanigan's wrist the last couple games had R.I.P. #35 who is that a tribute to.

interesting question...I have no idea. We know that Carl jr. is alive (brother) and that 50 was Biggie's father's age when he died. Eugene Parker wore number 11 and I think Rosie was number 44. If anyone takes this on and finds an answer, please post it. I think I stumbled upon 35 as a plausible thought to the number of games that needed to be played to win the whole thing...but haven't done the math and if so...how do I reconcile that with RIP 35?

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

interesting question...I have no idea. We know that Carl jr. is alive (brother) and that 50 was Biggie's father's age when he died. Eugene Parker wore number 11 and I think Rosie was number 44. If anyone takes this on and finds an answer, please post it. I think I stumbled upon 35 as a plausible thought to the number of games that needed to be played to win the whole thing...but haven't done the math and if so...how do I reconcile that with RIP 35?

Don't know, but if Purdue won out, its record would be 35-5.

 

[snowsquirrel11]

@Brian_GoldandBlack.com might know

 

[Tadal32]

I thought it said #5. If so there is a girl ball player in the Fort that was killed in a auto accident during the season. Her number was 5 and several schools paid tribute to her.

 

[tjreese]

I thought it said #5. If so there is a girl ball player in the Fort that was killed in a auto accident during the season. Her number was 5 and several schools paid tribute to her.

I'm thinking in the promotion for NPOY it catches a glimpse of his wristband

 

[ChoiceBeef]

It is for Steve McElvene - he played at Dayton and was from Ft. Wayne. He was a friend of Biggies. He died last year of the same heart disorder that Jay Simpson was diagnosed with

 

[tjreese]

It is for Steve McElvene - he played at Dayton and was from Ft. Wayne. He was a friend of Biggies. He died last year of the same heart disorder that Jay Simpson was diagnosed with

remember his death...didn't know his number. I'm thinking they played against each other in the IHSAA tourney. Purdue had a little interest in Steve as well. Great catch...thanks!

 

[BoilerGal74]

I'm thinking in the promotion for NPOY it catches a glimpse of his wristband

It does, but thought it was a #50 in the promo...for his Dad. But haven't gone back to look.