
Larry Gies Donates $100 Million to Rename Illinois Memorial Stadium, Honoring His Father
Published on: Sept. 10, 2025, 12:57 a.m. | Source: Times of India
International Sports News: Larry Gies, philanthropist and University of Illinois alumnus, donates $100 million to rename Memorial Stadium in honor of his late father, marking the largest gift in Illinois athletics history and a tribute to American veterans.