Summary Documentary traces the history of Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. Covers the earliest days of football at the university, to early concepts for a stadium, World War I, honoring the true Fighting Illini and the first games at the arena built in the early 1920's. Historical film and photographs are mixed with interviews from noted Illinois football players, architects, historians, contractors, veterans and their families, college marching band directors, newspaper reporters and broadcasters. View more details
Directed : Unknown
Written : Denise La Grassa John Paul
Stars : Dick Butkus J.C. Caroline Pete Elliott Jim Grabowski
Genres : History Documentary
Release date : Sep 8, 2008
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : Chicago, Illinois, USA
Production companies : University of Illinois
Summary Documentary traces the history of Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. Covers the earliest days of football at the university, to early concepts for a stadium, World War I, honoring the true Fighting Illini and the first games at the arena built in the early 1920's. Historical film and photographs are mixed with interviews from noted Illinois football players, architects, historians, contractors, veterans and their families, college marching band directors, newspaper reporters and broadcasters. View more details
Genres : History Documentary
Release date : Sep 8, 2008
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : Chicago, Illinois, USA
Production companies : University of Illinois
