Former Illini honored at halftime
By: Erica Quednau/WCIA-3 News
Updated: February 14, 2013
CHAMPAIGN -- The Jewish Illini community is honoring one of its own. Tal Brody was a point guard on the 1963 Big Ten Championship team. Now he's a Goodwill Ambassador of Israel.
His jersey was raised in Assembly Hall during halftime at Wednesday night's game. Earlier in the day, fans celebrated his achievements at a party. Brody was part of the first team to ever play in Assembly Hall.
His jersey was raised in Assembly Hall during halftime at Wednesday night's game. Earlier in the day, fans celebrated his achievements at a party. Brody was part of the first team to ever play in Assembly Hall.
