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13. Paul Krause

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13. Paul Krause
The leader of the 70’s Secondary for the Vikings, Paul Krause is still the all-time National Football League leader in Interceptions with 81 picks, 53 of which were with the Vikings.  Krause played for the Washington Redskins for four seasons prior to becoming a Viking and would make the Pro Bowl six times with Minnesota.  Krause was a two time First Team All Pro with Washington and did that once as a Viking.  A very solid tackler, Krause would enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Vikings RIng of Honor in 1998.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Free Safety
  • Acquired: Signed prior to the 1968 Season.
  • Departed: Retired after the 1979 Season.
  • Games Played: 172
  • Notable Statistics: 146 Games Started
    53 Interceptions
    852 Interception Return Yards
    2 Interception Return Touchdowns
    11 Fumble Recoveries
    107 Fumble Recovery Yards
    2 Fumble Recovery Touchdowns
    1 Rushing Attempt
    0 Rushing Yards
    1 Pass Attempt
    2 Pass Completions
    11 Passing Yards
    1 Touchdown Pass
    122 Approximate Value

    19 Playoff Games
    3 Interceptions
    14 Interception Return Yards
    3 Fumble Recoveries
    34 Fumble Recovery Yards
    1 Fumble Recovery Touchdown
  • Major Accolades and Awards: First Team All-Pro (1975)
    Second Team All-Pro (1972)
    Pro Bowl (1969, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974 & 1975)
    Most Interception Return Yards (1975)
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