80’s Illinois Fighting Illini Hoodie
An elite archival relic of Big Ten collegiate history. This heavy pullover hoodie was manufactured in the late 1980s by Russell Athletic under their premium, heavy-duty "Super Weights" line. The chest features a massive, flawless multi-color plastisol print celebrating the Illinois Fighting Illini and their historic, now-retired Chief Illiniwek emblem [Gameday Spirit Fanstore]. Set against a rich navy blue canvas, the orange and white circular headdress graphic pops beautifully, making it an incredibly rare find for archival sportswear collectors.
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Tagged an Adult Large. Features that quintessential retro boxy fit—wide across the chest with a shorter, sits-at-the-waistband crop that looks phenomenal styled. * Chest Width (Pit-to-Pit): 22 inches * Total Length (Shoulder to Bottom Hem): 26 inches * Fit Note: Tagged an Adult Large. Features that quintessential retro boxy fit—wide across the chest with a shorter, sits-at-the-waistband crop that looks phenomenal styled.
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