blog posts Illinois Athletics’ African American Pioneers Feb 1, 2021 9:00 am by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsAthletics Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images As we begin Black History Month, Illini fans should know the names of Hiram Hannibal Wheeler and Roy Mercer Young - two of the men who were instrumental in changing the course of intercollegiate athletics at Illinois. Share on Facebook Tweet Email