18 Facts About Tim Krumrie

Also a standout wrestler for the Buffaloes, Tim Krumrie won the heavyweight state title in 1979, the last year all schools were combined in one division.

Each year since 2009, the Tim Krumrie Award is given to the outstanding high school senior defensive lineman in Wisconsin.

Tim Krumrie attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, who recruited him as an inside linebacker but switched him to nose tackle.

Tim Krumrie led the Badgers in tackles all four years he played, and was a three-time All-Big Ten selection.

Tim Krumrie was the school's all-time leading tackler at the time of his graduation, and currently is third.

Tim Krumrie still holds the record for most solo tackles in a career at 276.

Tim Krumrie was named defensive MVP of the Badgers' 1982 Independence Bowl win over Kansas State.

Tim Krumrie was enshrined in the University of Wisconsin Hall of Fame in 1999.

Tim Krumrie was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2016.

Tim Krumrie was chosen in the 10th round of the 1983 NFL draft.

Tim Krumrie was selected to the Pro Bowl twice, in 1987 and 1988, and made one Super Bowl appearance.

Tim Krumrie finished his career with 34 sacks and 13 fumble recoveries for 35 return yards in 188 games.

Tim Krumrie is perhaps remembered most for the severely broken leg he suffered during Super Bowl XXIII where the Bengals played the San Francisco 49ers.

The injury was severe enough that an inflatable splint had to be brought out onto the field to stabilize the leg and Tim Krumrie was diagnosed with a broken tibia and fibula.

Tim Krumrie concluded his playing career following the 1994 season after compiling 1,017 tackles, 34.5 sacks, 13 fumble recoveries, 11 forced fumbles and 10 passes defensed.

Tim Krumrie was the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills under head coach Mike Mularkey from 2003 to 2005.

Tim Krumrie has become a bicycling enthusiast, recently completing a 112-mile ride over two mountain passes.

Tim Krumrie discovered in 2010 that he had symptoms of brain trauma, but he has sought treatment that he says has improved his health.