CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – In celebration of Memorial Stadium’s 100th anniversary, the official fan store of University of Illinois Athletics is launching its 2024 Illini Legends Collectible Collection. These limited-edition bobbleheads honor two of the most legendary figures in Fighting Illini football history: Dick Butkus and Red Grange.
The first collectible, featuring Dick Butkus, will debut during the Illinois vs. Central Michigan Homecoming game on September 14. Butkus’s collectible will be available in-store starting at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, September 13.
“My dad’s bobblehead is more than just a collectible—it’s a tribute to his passion for Illini football and the lasting legacy he built on and off the field,” said Matt Butkus of The Butkus Foundation.
The second bobblehead, honoring Red Grange, will be released ahead of the Illinois vs. Michigan game on October 19. This marks the official 100th anniversary of Memorial Stadium and Grange’s seven-touchdown game against Michigan.
Both bobbleheads will be available at the games and at Gameday Spirit’s Champaign locations on Green Street and Neil Street.