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Watch Chief Illiniwek's Last Dance

February 21, 2007 | General

Feb. 21, 2007

Champaign, Ill. - An 80-year tradition came to a close at Illinois when Chief Illiniwek danced his last dance against Michigan on February 21, 2007.

A DVD of the Chief's last performance, along with retrospective footage, will be available for fans to purchase later in the year.

WATCH THE VIDEO.

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