1981 1st Ever John Holladay Illini Football Poster
Updated August 6, 2026
This auction ended on August 6, 2026.
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| Lot number | 193 |
| Auction | August Antiques & Collectibles Online-Only Auction |
| Date | August 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Legacy Auction House |
There are variations of this poster. This is the first version ever made of this poster from 1981 that features Chief Illiniwek facing to the right in Memorial Stadium and the Garcia’s hot air balloon. Another version almost exactly like this was made in 1983 as the Illini went to the Rose Bowl but has the word “Illinois” in big letters at the bottom of the poster and s dated 1983. Frame measures 24x18.5 inches.
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