[1] Gifted with a great frame, speed and range, Krause established himself as a defensive force against opposing wide receivers.

As a sophomore, he earned All-American honors and was drafted into the major leagues, but he turned down the offer.

[7] He was named to his first of eight Pro Bowls and was second only to teammate Charley Taylor for the NFL Rookie of the Year award.

[7][8] Krause was often referred to as the Vikings "center fielder" because of his success as an interscholastic baseball player and his ability to catch interceptions.

[4] The previous record of 79 was held by Emlen Tunnell, another former Hawkeye who played for the New York Giants and the Green Bay Packers from 1948 to 1961.

[11] Currently, Krause is involved in real estate development and insurance, and he owns several restaurants,[4] including the Dairy Delite in Lakeville, Minnesota.

[4] In 1995, Pam Krause was severely injured in a car accident near their home in Lakeville, Minnesota when she was hit by a truck.