In partnership with the Indiana University Athletics Sports Memorabilia Collection, University Collections at McCalla is proud to present its newest exhibit, "Outfitting IU Athletics: Hoosier Champions". The exhibit will open on Friday, November 14 from 4:00 pm–6:00 PM. This showcase highlights individual and team champions throughout IU’s rich athletics heritage.

Featuring uniforms, gear, and trophies, "Outfitting IU Athletics" traces IU’s athletic accomplishments from the founding of the first sport at IU (baseball), through 2025 individual national champions in women’s and men’s swimming and diving. Objects included in the exhibit range from the 1938 men’s cross country national championship trophy, Lilly King’s signed Olympic swimming cap, Kyle Schwarber’s 2013 College World Series bat, basketball objects, and tennis shoes worn by Heather Crowe during her run to an individual and team national championship in women’s tennis in 1982.

“Indiana University has a proud history of success in a wide range of sports,” said Scott Dolson, Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. “We’ve had legendary teams and iconic student-athletes who have enjoyed success on the world’s biggest stages. We are proud to partner with University Collections at McCalla to offer IU fans a historical look at the uniforms, equipment, and apparel worn by those Hoosier greats. Fans of all ages will thoroughly enjoy this display, which features pieces that date back nearly 100 years. They’ll also love the great stories that accompany the exhibit pieces.”

Attendees at the opening event will first hear remarks from curators and then get to experience the exhibit. Events will be held throughout the year that engage the public with the exhibit through faculty talks and guided tours. Visit the event’s website to RSVP.

The mission of University Collections at McCalla is to provide accessible exhibition and educational experiences, creating opportunities for students, faculty, and the community to engage with collections, IU-generated research, and creative projects in meaningful and innovative ways.