This Week in History

On Oct. 18, 1924, in the Dedication Game of Memorial Stadium, Illinois defeated

powerful Michigan, 39-14. In the first 12 minutes of the game, Grange ran for 265 yards

and scored four times.

Happy 95th Birthday on Wednesday (Oct. 15) to former Spartan football letter winner,

coach and director of athletics DOUG WEAVER.

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