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.
Budget
$60K
Revenue
Not disclosed
Studio
1 review
Title
Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit
Released
Sep 9, 2008
Rated
Not rated
Original Audio
English
Runtime
57m
Status
Released
Studio
University of Illinois
