The Passing of an ILLINI Hero

THE PASSING OF AN ILLINI HERO

An ILLINI hero has passed away. I didn't know Clint Arlis. He was a strong fellow I watched wrestle at Huff Hall in an ILLINI singlet. Who better to talk about him than his friend and former roommate:




Another response to the loss:




This was global news:




And finally, an honorary box score featuring Clint Arlis subbing for an injured Mike Poeta and getting the VICTORY ILLINOIS!




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