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12/18/24
Former University of Iowa two-sport athlete, Paul Krause was included on the East-West Shrine Bowl’s All-Century Team. The announcement came on Tuesday to help celebrate the upcoming 100th edition of the oldest college football all-star game in the country.
Krause was a two-way starter for the Hawkeye football team at receiver, running back and defensive back. As a senior in 1963, he was a second-team All-Big Ten honoree and was selected four all-star games, including the East-West Shrine game. He finished his collegiate career with 718 receiving yards, 263 rushing yards and eight touchdowns. Krause also played baseball at Iowa, earning All-America accolades as a sophomore.
Krause was drafted by Washington in the 1964 NFL Draft second round. Krause was an eight-time Pro Bowl selection, three-time first-team All-Pro, three-time second-team All-Pro and 1969 NFL Champion as a member of the Minnesota Vikings. He led the NFL in interceptions as a rookie in 1964 with 12, including interceptions in seven straight contests.
Fans can vote for their favorite all-century team players: shrinebowl.com/top25vote.
The Shrine Bowl will be held January 30th at AT&T Stadium in Arlington Texas. The game will be shown on the NFL Network.