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Former Hawkeye Paul Krause Named to All-Century Team

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December 17th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

ATLANTA — 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 (1961-63) 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.

In addition to the All-Century Team, the College Football Hall of Fame unveiled an exhibit surrounding the 100th East-West Shrine Bowl.

“This is an exciting opportunity for the College Football Hall of Fame and fans to celebrate the history and significance of the East-West Shrine Bowl, the oldest college football all-star game in the country,” said Denis Crawford, Ph.D., College Football Hall of Fame Historian and Exhibit Designer. “We’re happy to help kick off the celebration with our exhibit and we look forward to the 100th East-West Shrine Bowl in January.”