BLOOMINGTON, Indiana – Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie announced this weekend that Memorial Stadium's North End Zone plaza has been renamed the George Taliaferro Plaza, honoring the late Hoosier football star who shattered racial barriers on campus and in the sport and, in doing so, left an indelible mark on both. McRobbie also announced plans to erect a statue of Taliaferro in the plaza to further recognize and honor the groundbreaking individual and athlete.
McRobbie made the announcement at Saturday's "Celebration of Life" event at the Ruth N. Halls Theatre on the IU campus, which was held to honor Taliaferro, who passed away Oct.