CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Jarling’s Custard Cup in Champaign is set to host a special event with a pair of famous Illini.
Fans will have the opportunity to meet former U of I quarterback Kurt Kittner and former head football coach Ron Turner, take photos, and get autographs with the Illini greats.
The meet and greet will run from 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, October 10.
Attendees will also receive a limited-edition mini Custard Cup football (while supplies last).
Kittner was recently induced into the University of Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame. He was a four-year letterwinner and standout quarterback for the Fighting Illini from 1998 to 2001, leading the team to the 2001 Big Ten Championship.
Turner served as the team’s head coach from 1997 to 2004, and led the Illini to the 2001 conference title.