Chicago Circle Chikas football
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The Chicago Circle Chikas football team represented the University of Illinois at Chicago Circle (UICC) (now known as the University of Illinois Chicago[A 1]) from the 1965 through 1973 season. Between 1950 through 1964, UICC was known as University of Illinois Chicago Undergraduate Division located at Navy Pier, and competed as a junior college.[2] Known as the Chicago Illini during their years competing at Navy Pier, with the move to their new campus, the athletic teams were inspired by the Chickasaw and renamed Chikas.[3][A 2] UICC played its home games at multiple stadiums throughout their history with the most recent being Soldier Field. The Chikas program was dropped by the University at the conclusion of their 1973 season.[5]
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Chicago Circle Chikas football | |
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First season | 1965 |
Last season | 1973 |
Stadium | Soldier Field |
Location | Chicago, Illinois, US |
NCAA division | Division III |
Conference | Independent |
All-time record | 16–55–1 (.229) |
Bowl record | 0–0 (–) |
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