A look as those elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame:
PAUL KRAUSE (safety) Washington '64-67, Minnesota '68-79:
A wide receiver and defensive halfback at Iowa, he went on to set the NFL record with 81 interceptions during his 16-year career. As a rookie, he intercepted 12 passes, was first-team All-Pro and was runner-up to teammate Charley Taylor for Rookie of the Year honors. Also led the NFL with 10 interceptions in 1975. Started at free safety in four Super Bowls.
TOMMY McDONALD (receiver) Philadelphia 1957-63, Dallas 1964, Los Angeles 1965-66, Atlanta 1967, Cleveland 1968
The 1956 Maxwell Award winner as the outstanding college football player, was a six-time Pro Bowl selection, 1959-63 and 1966. McDonald had 495 receptions for 8,410 yards and 84 touchdowns. He missed only three games in his first 11 seasons. He led the NFL in reception yardage (1,144) and touchdowns (13) in 1961. Was ranked sixth all-time in receptions, fourth in receiving yards, and second in touchdown catches when he retired following the 1968 season.
ANTHONY MUNOZ (tackle) Cincinnati 1980-92
Elected in his first year of eligibility. Selected by the Bengals in first round (third player overall) in the 1980 draft. An All-Pro choice 11 straight years (1981-91) and a Pro Bowl selection 11 consecutive years (1982-92). Possessed great agility, exceptional straight-on blocker, tremendous foot and hand quickness. NFL Offensive Lineman of the Year 1981, 1985, 1988, 1989. Started 177 of 178 games from 1980-91. Selected to the NFL's 75th Anniversary All-Time Team in 1994.
MIKE SINGLETARY (linebacker) Chicago 1981-92
Also elected in his first year of eligibility. Earned All-Rookie honors in 1981. An intense player who was the Bears' first or second leading tackler each of his last 11 seasons. Missed just two games in his career, both in 1986. All-Pro choice from 1983-89 and 1991. Had 1,488 tackles (885 solo), 13 fumble recoveries and seven interceptions. Selected to 10 consecutive Pro Bowls, 1984-93. Defensive Player of the Year 1985 and 1988.
DWIGHT STEPHENSON (center) Miami 1980-87
A second-round draft pick out of Alabama, he played special teams as a rookie but moved into the starting lineup late in his second season. Was selected All-Pro and All-AFC five straight years. Played in 107 straight games from 1980 until players' strike in 1987, starting the last 80 games of that streak. Started in two Super Bowls and three AFC title games.
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