About this movie
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.
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Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit
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Quick facts
Year
2008
Runtime
57m
Genre
Documentary
Language
EN
Cast
sports
american football
illinois
champaign
urbana
university of illinois
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Questions about Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit
How long is Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit?
Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit has a runtime of 57m ( and 57 minutes).
What genre is Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit?
Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit is a Documentary film (2008).
Who stars in Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit?
The cast of Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit includes Dick Butkus, Jim Grabowski, Peter Griffin, Ron Guenther.
