Team spirit is that deep passion shared by the players and fans when they wear the same school colors, watch the same scoreboard, and cheer the same triumphs. The Team Spirit college basketball series celebrates the timeless connection between the school, the players, and the fans. Every Team Spirit title explores the history of the team, its greatest moments and players, fun quotes, amazing stories, and much more. Each book also includes a table of contents, index, glossary, places to go, timeline, and maps. The series covers professional and collegiate sports teams. The Illinois Fighting Illini Sports author Mark Stewart brings the spirit and tradition of the Illinois Fighting Illini to life for young football fans. Using the school's rich history and memorabilia, he creates an engaging story that transforms readers into instant experts. Did You Know? Read The Illinois Fighting Illini and learn these interesting facts and more about the team: The Illini were named national champions for the 1914-15 season. One of the best Illinois teams ever was nicknamed the "Whiz Kids." Illinois plays Missouri every season for the "Braggin' Rights" trophy. The team's fight song is called "Oskee Wow Wow." Read all the books in the Team Spirit series to learn more about college and professional sports. For a complete listing of the titles in the Team Spirit series, visit our website at: www.norwoodhousepress.com Book jacket.
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