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A Few Minutes With Lars Anderson

At the Sapora Symposium on the campus of the University of Illinois, former Sports Illustrated writer Lars Anderson discusses his book about Red Grange, the Illini football star who helped validate …

From  Vince Lara-Cinisomo 33 plays 0  

A Few Minutes With Chris Willis

At the Sapora Symposium, Chris Willis of NFL Films speaks with College of Applied Health Sciences media relations specialist Vince Lara about his new book on the life of Illini football star Red…

From  Vince Lara-Cinisomo 7 plays 0  

Chris Willis on ESPNCU

Chris Willis of NFL Films discusses Red Grange and his new book, Red Grange: The Life and Legacy of the NFL's First Superstar. Chris will be a guest for the upcoming Sapora Symposium on Nov.…

From  Vince Lara-Cinisomo 18 plays 0  

Sidney Barr Dilks Oral History

Sidney Dilks came to the University of Illinois as an undergraduate in 1924 and attended the law school for a year before transferring. Dilks recalls difficulty paying his education, and he…

From  University Archives 33 plays 0  

David Hubbard Oral History

David Hubbard was a member of the Class of 1937. He grew up on a farm and earned a BS in Agriculture. He also took a teaching certificate and completed some graduate coursework. David…

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Larger than Life: The Red Grange Story

How do you turn two tons of copper into a statue? Illinois alumnus George Lundeen has been doing this for more than 30 years. Lundeen creates realistic portrayals of athletes, presidents and animals…

From  Joel Steinfeldt 44 plays 0