DELBERT'S SECURES ORANGE BLAZER FOR COACH WEBER IN TIME FOR "PAINT THE HALL ORANGE" NIGHT AGAINST RIVAL MICHIGAN STATE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ARTHUR, IL - February 6, 2004 - Delbert's Clothing in Arthur, IL today received an orange blazer at the request of University of Illinois Athletic Department just in time for Coach Weber to wear during the Michigan State game Tuesday night.

Finding a bright orange men's blazer was no easy task due to the lack of demand for such a color. However, Delbert's was able to locate a blazer from clothing manufacturer Hart Schaffner & Marx who scoured their inventory and found one. Special arrangements were made to meet and fit the jacket to coach Weber prior to the team's trip to Minnesota.

 The orange blazer made famous by coach Lou Henson was previously made by Hardwick Clothing Company. However, in the late 1980's Hardwick discontinued making the orange blazer color. In addition to Coaches Henson and Weber, Delbert's was instrumental in obtaining an orange blazer for former Illini head coach Bill Self.

Delbert's has been a long time supporter of University of Illinois Athletics and has an extensive collection of Illini memorabilia on display in the store. Delbert's has been located in the heart of downtown Arthur since 1958 and sells men's clothing including big and tall sizes exclusively.

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Side note:  The Illini won by 24 points!