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Encyclopedia > Paul Krause (football player)

Paul Krause (born February 19, 1942 in Flint, Michigan) is a former professional American football player. February 19 is the 50th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... The arches of downtown Flint. ... United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ...


Paul Krause graduated from the University of Iowa, where he starred on both sides of the line of scrimmage. He played 16 seasons in the National Football League, with the Washington Redskins and Minnesota Vikings. Old Cap or Old Capitol Building, Iowas first state capitol building and a university landmark. ... The National Football League (NFL) is the largest professional American football league, consisting of thirty-two teams from American cities and regions. ... Year Founded 1932 Conference NFC Division East Home Field FedEx Field City Landover, Maryland Team Colors Burgundy and Gold Head Coach Joe Gibbs League Titles League Championships (5) NFL Champions: 1937, 1942 Super Bowl: 1982 (XVII), 1987 (XXII), 1991 (XXVI) Conference Championships (5) NFC: 1972, 1982, 1983, 1987, 1991 Division... Year Founded 1961 Conference NFC Division North Home Field Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome City Minneapolis, Minnesota Team Colors Purple, Gold, and White Head Coach Mike Tice League Titles League Championships (1) NFL Champions: 1969 Conference Championships (4) NFL Western: 1969 NFC: 1973, 1974, 1976 Division Championships (16) NFL Central: 1968...


In 1964, he was drafted in the second round by the Redskins. He was named to the All-NFL first team his rookie season by leading the league in interceptions with twelve. Krause came in second for Rookie of the Year voting. He intercepted 28 passes during his four years with the club. In 1968, he was traded to the Vikings, for whom he played until he retired after the 1979 season.


Krause was named All-NFL four times and was a Pro Bowler eight times. He started at free safety in four Super Bowls. During his sixteen year career, he missed games only twice due to injuries. The winning Super Bowl team receives the Vince Lombardi Trophy In professional American football, the Super Bowl is the championship game of the National Football League (NFL) in the United States. ...


He currently holds the all time interception record in the NFL with 81. He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 1998. The National Football League (NFL) is the largest professional American football league, consisting of thirty-two teams from American cities and regions. ... The Pro Football Hall of Fame is actually the National Football Leagues Hall of Fame. ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ...


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Paul Krause, University of Iowa, 1985 | DesMoinesRegister.com | The Des Moines Register (1461 words)
Krause was a high school all-state selection in football and basketball at Flint, Mich., but he planned to pursue a career in baseball.
Krause said he was surprised when he was told he still had a share of the record for catching touchdown passes.
Krause hauled in the record-breaker in the second quarter of a 27-21 overtime loss and got his 81st in the final period.
Paul Krause - definition of Paul Krause in Encyclopedia (122 words)
Paul Krause (born February 19, 1942 in Flint, Michigan) is a former professional American football player.
Paul Krause graduated from the University of Iowa.
He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 1998.
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