Brent Yarina, BTN.com Senior Editor, December 20, 2014
How about these #Illini throwback unis for #BragginRights? Now, let's #BeatMizzou! #FlyinIllini pic.twitter.com/yUsm0pDRZV
— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) December 20, 2014
As if the annual Braggin' Rights Game wasn't big enough, Illinois broke out its iconic throwback uniform Saturday vs. border rival Missouri.
This is the classic and sharp design that Lou Henson and the Flying Illini made so popular during one of the most successful eras in program history.
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There was one glaring difference with the uniform, though, as a block "I" replaced the now-retired Chief Illiniwek on the shorts.
No matter, this design still looks good; in fact, I don't think Illinois would get many complaints if it went with it as its primary uniform.