Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit(2008)
Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit Synopsis
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.
Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit (2008) is a documentary film, released on September 9, 2008 with a runtime of 57m. It stars Dick Butkus, Jim Grabowski, Peter Griffin and Ron Guenther.
- Writers:
- Denise La Grassa, John Paul
- Production:
- University of Illinois
- Budget:
- $60,000
- Status:
- Released
Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dick Butkus
as Self
- Jim Grabowski
Jim Grabowski
as Self
- Peter Griffin
Peter Griffin
as Self
- Ron Guenther
Ron Guenther
as Self
Key crew
written by Denise La Grassa and John Paul.
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Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit?
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The main cast of Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit (2008) includes Dick Butkus, Jim Grabowski, Peter Griffin and Ron Guenther. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit released?
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Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit was released on September 9, 2008 and runs for 57m.