EXHIBITS
Gyms Of Illinois
While some gyms continue to host thrilling games, others stand as silent reminders of the rich basketball history woven into the fabric of Illinois.
Game of Change
Game of change The Game of Change was a historic moment that transcended the boundaries of sport. It represented a significant step towards racial equality and integration, and its impact was felt by many. The game ended with a 59-51 victory for Loyola University...
Hebron Green Giants
1952 HEBRON GREEN GIANTS In 1952, a dream came true for all the small high schools in Illinois when Hebron won the IHSA Boys Basketball State Championship. Their accomplishment is not a “come out of nowhere” story. Many basketball fans from the 1930s, ’40s & ’50s from...
Chuck Rolinski
Chuck Rolinski. No person has impacted Illinois High School Basketball more than Chuck Rolinski. The highly respected Rolinski is a coaching icon and the "Father of the Two-Class Basketball State Tournament" in Illinois. Chuck was the primary organizer of the Illinois...
Our 64th Oral History
64th ORAL HISTORY “On September 6, we recorded our 64th oral history for the museum. Participating were Rich Falk, Rick Lopossa, Dave Downey and Bill Small. Conducting the interview was Jim Sheppard. All of them are IBCA Hall of Famers. The University of Illinois also...
Our 1,000th Donor!
TONI MARIE WUDTKE The Basketball Museum of Illinois is proud to announce that Toni Marie Wudtke is our 1000th museum donor. If her name rings a bell, it should. Toni Marie is the daughter of Chuck and Anita Rolinski. It was Chuck's dream that the Illinois Basketball...
Title IX
TITLE IX Celebrating 50 Years | 1972 - 2022 June 23, 2022, marks the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Title IX affirms, “No person in the United States shall, based on sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied...
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIMEJanet Harris played for Chicago Marshall H.S.Janet Harris had an incredible career at (Chicago) Marshall High School. She is a four-time All-American and earned three gold medals winning the 1986 Goodwill Games, 1986 World Championships, and...
DOROTHY GATERS
DOROTHY GATERS A Legend on and Off the Court No women's coach in Illinois basketball has won more than Dorothy Gaters. At 24 years old, she took the job at Marshall after Title IX provided equal opportunity for girls to play varsity sports in 1972. She is a...
