The 1897 Illinois Fighting Illini football team was an American football team that represented the University of Illinois during the 1897 Western Conference football season. In their third season under head coach George Huff, the Illini compiled a 6–2 record and finished in fourth place in the Western Conference. Tackle Don Sweney was the team captain.
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Roster
Official Roster Beadle, Thomas B. LE Coffeen, Harry C. RE Enochs, Claude D. RHB Fischer, Leon E. LG Forbes, Stuart F. FB Johnston, Arthur R. LHB McLane, E.C. C Merker, Henry F. RG Shuler, Hugh M. QB Sweney, Don LT (captain) Von Oven, Frederick W. RT Wilmarth, Geo H. QB/E Substitutes Adsit, Bertram W. E Atwood, James R. HB Branch, James M. T/E/HB Clinton, Edgar M. HB Eggleston, J.L. HB Francis, Frank D. HB Frazier, E.A. RG Hall, Arthur R. HB Jack, R.D. E/T Jordan, Geo T. HB King, Wesley E. C/G Lippincott, C.A. RT Logan, Harry R. HB McCormick, Roscoe C. LG Schacht, Frederick W. RE/LHB Webb, Otto HB FightingIllini.com All-Time Rosters
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