CHAMPAIGN — The date was already set for when Illinois athletics will introduce its first-ever Hall of Fame class to the public.
Now, the person who will help lead said introductions of the 28-person class is known.
NBC Sports broadcaster Mike Tirico will serve as the emcee for the event slated for June 23 in Chicago, the UI announced on Wednesday.
The optional black-tie event will be held at Stanley Hall inside the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago with a cocktail reception at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner and the program at 7:30 p.