Northwestern honors Billy McKinney

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Northwestern University honored Billy McKinney by making him the first player in school history to have their jersey retired.

Jersey retirement ceremony at halftime of the March 2, 2024 game:

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4501582/Billy_McKinney_Jersey_Retirement_2024-03-03-001122.64kmono.mp3

Video of ceremony

Video highlights of ceremony

Northwestern tribute on X/Twitter

Message from Gov. JB Pritzker

Special day in Evanston. Looking forward to watching my NU classmate, friend & broadcast partner @Billy4MayorZion get his number retired at halftime between @NUMensBball & #Iowa. Nobody more deserving to be the first in @NU_Sports history! pic.twitter.com/J3oRdNM7mV

— Dave Eanet (@DaveEanet) March 2, 2024

B1G Impact Pioneers: Northwestern’s Billy McKinney

Northwestern announcement of jersey retirement (2/23/23):

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4093611/McKinney_Announcement_2023-02-23-022711.64kmono.mp3

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  Former Northwestern basketball star Billy McKinney wipes his face as he speaks during half time of an NCAA college basketball game between Iowa and Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, March 2, 2024. Northwestern retired Billy McKinney’s Number 30, a first in any sport in the 173-year history of the university. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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  Northwestern retires Billy McKinney’s Number 30, a first in any sport in the 173-year history of the university during half time of an NCAA college basketball game between Iowa and Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, March 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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  Former Northwestern basketball star Billy McKinney speaks during half time of an NCAA college basketball game between Iowa and Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, March 2, 2024. Northwestern retired Billy McKinney’s Number 30, a first in any sport in the 173-year history of the university. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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  Former Northwestern Wildcats basketball star Billy McKinney, center, and students cheer to Northwestern basketball team during half time of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, March 2, 2024. Northwestern retire Billy McKinney’s Number 30, a first in any sport in the 173-year history of the university. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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