the throwback helmets were hand-painted to "match the look of the Red Grange era leather helmets," in a tribute to legendary Illinois player Harold Grange. "Memorial Stadium's Dedication Game ...

The “Painted Leather” helmet, which stands out amongst the others as it replicates the old-school Red Grange period of Illinois football. This helmet is hand-painted with brown hues, with unique ...

Illinois is going to turn back the ... scored six touchdowns against the powerhouse program: The helmets will be individually hand painted and made to look like the old leather ones the Fighting ...

Now, Illinois isn't able to send their players out in leather helmets or without facemasks, but they found the next best thing. The Fighting Illini will be wearing individually hand-painted ...

Illinois will sell the game-worn hand-painted helmets, along with game-worn helmets in five other styles – Block I, Four Stars, Arched Illini, Underlined Illinois, and Military Appreciation ...

Illinois football will wear special helmets on Saturday for its annual Military Appreciation Game. The No. 24 Fighting Illini (6-2, 3-2 Big Ten) host Minnesota on Saturday, and their helmets will ...

Illinois wore throwback uniforms along with helmets painted to look like old-school leather helmets. The retro uniforms and helmets were a huge hit, especially with players and recruits on social ...

Illinois’ leather helmets honoring legend ... asked Villarreal if he could paint helmets commemorating the passing of Utah players Ty Jordan in 2020 and Aaron Lowe in 2021.

Illinois’ football team has used a lot of helmet designs over the years, but they’ll make history on Tuesday afternoon when they take the field against South Carolina. The Illini, who are ...