He led his 1981 Austin team to a share of the NAIA Division II Football National Championship.
Kramer was promoted to head coach a year later, leading to the team to a record of 18–9–3 in three seasons.
[2] Kramer was initially hired in May 1973 by Austin College to serve as defensive coordinator for the football team and head baseball coach.
A month later, he was named head football coach, succeeding Duane Nutt, who was appointed co-assistant athletic director.
[5] While at Emporia State, Kramer coached future National Football League (NFL) standout Leon Lett.