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Joe and the Illini: The Unclear Origins of Two “Fighting” Nicknames

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Edward S. Alexander

Every few years my alma mater, the University of Illinois, renews the discussion of renaming its sports teams and creating a new mascot. In 2007 the school retired Chief Illiniwek and the trademarked Chief logo in an attempt to distance … Continue reading →

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