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Illini BrainBuster No. 153: The Brain asks ... Which Fighting Illini basketball player wore glasses during games in 1983-84?
- Doug Altenberger
- George Montgomery
- Tom Schafer
- Quinn Richardson
QUESTION AND ANSWER to Illini BrainBuster No. 152: What was the first year women were admitted to the Marching Illini?
A. 1941; B. 1951; C. 1961; or D. 1971
ANSWER: It wasn't until 1971 when women were admitted to be members of the Marching Illini.
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