Mike Pearson is a freelance writer and video producer. He was Sports Information Director at the University of Illinois from 1989 to 1996 and has written the "Illini Legends, Lists & Lore" column for the News-Gazette since 1996.
"Mike Pearson's book is one that every Illini should have on their
shelf. It's a book that you can turn to any page and learn
something you never knew."--Dana Howard, 1994 Butkus Award
winner
"Mike Pearson's anthology reminds me of what an honor it is to have
represented the University of Illinois in the athletic arena. Every
time I pick up my copy, I discover another golden nugget from some
moment in the storied Illini history and I'm humbled to be one
character in a well-documented narrative spanning 126 years. The
legends, lists and lore bring depth and color to the rich heritage
found in every sport on campus and each page invites me to
celebrate the athletes, coaches, administrators, faculty, fans and
community members who make up this diverse multi-generational
family known as the Fighting Illini."--Nancy Thies Marshall, 1972
Olympian
"Mike Pearson's Illini Legends, Lists and Lore is a great addition
to the library of every Fighting Illini alum and fan alike. Mike's
insight and attention to detail is unparalleled. A true Illini
historic treasure!"--Deon Thomas, Illinois basketball's all-time
leading scorer
"Only Mike Pearson, with his background and love for the
university, could have imparted such depth and detail to the Illini
story. It offers great insights beginning in the nineteenth
century, and carrying through George Huff and Avery Brundage to the
modern era with accompanying references to the university and the
nation. Just a fantastic book."--Loren Tate
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