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NIU football greats to return to Huskie Stadium

November 13, 2012
Chad Spann

Chad Spann

Northern Illinois University is welcoming 13 former Huskies who went on to play in the National Football League to Huskie Stadium for Wednesday night’s football game with Toledo.

The 13 former Huskies are in town to celebrate the new NIU Executive Leadership Forum, comprised of prominent College of Business alumni.

Scheduled to attend the game are:

  • Brad Cieslak (2004-06)
    • Bills 2005-07
    • Browns 2008
  • Ryan Diem (1997-2000)
    • Colts 2001-11
  • Brian Glasgow (1979-82)
    • Bears 1987
  • Steve Hirsch (1980-83)
    • Lions 1987
  • Mitch Jacoby (1993-96)
    • Rams 1997-98
    • Chiefs 1999
  • LeShon Johnson (1992-93)
    • Packers 1994-95
    • Cardinals 1995-97
    • Giants 1997-98
  • Jerry Latin (1972-73)
    • Cardinals 1975-78
    • Rams 1978
  • Curt Pardridge (1982-85)
    • Seahawks 1987
  • Dan Sheldon (2001-04)
    • Bears 2006
  • Chad Spann (2007-10)
    • Steelers 2011
  • Tim Tyrrell (1982-83)
    • Falcons 1984-86
    • Rams 1986-88
    • Steelers 1989
  • Clarence Vaughn (1983-84, 86)
    • Redskins 1987-91

Prior to the game, the former Huskie NFLers will appear at the President’s Reception. Following the event, the former players and their guests will head over to Huskie Stadium for Northern Illinois’ Mid-American Conference West Division showdown with the Rockets.

For more information on NIU football and Huskie athletics, visit www.niuhuskies.com.