"It’s an honor and privilege for me to wear Alexa’s shoes," says Painter. Alexa Wood, 13, was diagnosed with leukemia hours ...

Alexa Wood is a 13-year-old lover of gymnastics, art, wrestling ... Alexa said her mom suggested putting Purdue Pete, the team's mascot, in the Riley wagon on Painter's shoes.

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Purdue Pete did not always act alone. In the late '90s and early '00s he was accompanied by a 10-foot inflatable named Rowdy.