vintage 1928 NCAA ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI vs NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS FOOTBALL PROGRAM

  • ILLINOIS LEGENDS who played in this game:
  • Forrest "Frosty" Peters (Kicker/Quarterback): Famously known for once kicking 17 field goals in a single freshman game, Peters was a primary playmaker and specialist for the 1928 squad
  • Louis Gordon (Guard): A powerful force on the defensive line who helped secure the shutout against Northwestern. He went on to play nearly a decade in the NFL, winning a championship with the 1934 New York Giants. 
  • Dwight Stuessy (Quarterback): The starting signal-caller who led the team's offense through the tight Big Ten campaign. 
  • Doug Mills (Fullback): A versatile athlete who handled punting duties and tough yardage. He later became Illinois' highly successful head basketball coach and athletic director.

  • NORTHWESTERN LEGENDS who played in this game:
  • Walter "Walt" Holmer (Fullback): The team captain and senior standout from Moline, Illinois, who anchored the Wildcats' backfield. He was later selected by the Chicago Bears and played four seasons in the NFL.
  • Luke Johnsos (End): A dominant three-sport letterman who spearheaded Northwestern's passing and defensive edges. Johnsos went on to become a First-Team All-Pro end for the Chicago Bears and later served as their co-head coach.

    • This game was played in Minnesota on October 27, 1928

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