Look, I get it. Red Grange is an iconic personality and figure for Illinois football, doing his best work in a leather helmet. He is also revered in college football history, there's no arguing ...

The “Painted Leather” helmet, which stands out amongst the others as it replicates the old-school Red Grange period of Illinois football. This helmet is hand-painted with brown hues, with unique ...

According to the team, the throwback helmets were hand-painted to "match the look of the Red Grange era leather helmets," in a tribute to legendary Illinois player Harold Grange. "Memorial Stadium ...

Illinois faces the Michigan Wolverines this ... The unique uniforms feature a standout helmet made to look like an old school leather helmet. MORE: Hanna Cavinder unveils sweet Miami basketball ...

Before the game, let's explain Illinois' throwback jerseys and revisit Grange's big game. Grange's big game came in 1924. Back then, football players wore helmets made out of leather without ...

When the maize and blue face the Illini, Illinois is going back in time and having a leather look to the helmet. It's hard to believe Michigan would also wear an alternative jersey for this game ...

This is the oldest design of the three being used. This design was used between 1962-1968 and features four black stars. Underneath those stars, the players' number is featured on the helmet.