The 1952 Illinois Fighting Illini football team was an American football team that represented the University of Illinois as a member of the Big Ten Conference during the 1952 Big Ten season. In their 11th year under head coach Ray Eliot, the Fighting Illini compiled a 4–5 record (2–5 in conference games), finished in a three-way tie for sixth place in the Big Ten, and outscored opponents by a total of 194 to 175. Halfback Al Brosky was selected as the team's most valuable player. Three Illinois players received honors on the 1952 All-Big Ten Conference football team: quarterback Tommy O'Connell (AP-1, UP-1); end Frank Wodziak (AP-1); and safety Al Brosky. The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. Wiki link