Dick Butkus is a part of the first Illinois athletics Hall of Fame class. But who else might join the legendary Illinois linebacker in the inaugural class? Here are our top 10 choices:
Dike Eddleman
The top Illini male and female athletes each school year get an award named in honor of the multi-sport standout, who was a star in football, basketball and track in the late 1940s.
Red Grange
Easy selection considering he has a statue outside Memorial Stadium and helped transform college and pro football with his play back in the 1920s.