The News-Gazette · Jun 10, 2019
Illini Legends, Lists and Lore: June 9, 2019
Former Illinois football player Al Brosky holds an NCAA record for notching a pass interception in 15 consecutive games during his career.Perhaps the most incredible record in Illini sports history belongs to a man that was born 91 years ago today. What Al Brosky achieved as a defensive back in the 1950s is one that has no comparison. His NCAA record of notching a pass interception in 15 consecutive games is significantly more impressive in that opposing quarterbacks purposely threw their passes away from him. In 28 collegiate games, Brosky picked off a national-record 30 interceptions, a mark that still stands 67 years later.
Other amazing Illini records, in chronological order: