Tim Rucks was an American football player and coach.
11 Facts About Tim Rucks
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Tim Rucks played college football at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin, under head coach Art Keller.
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Tim Rucks was drafted by the Denver Gold in the 14th round of the inaugural United States Football League Draft in 1983, right ahead of future Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly and punter Sean Landeta.
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In 1984, Tim Rucks played for the Racine Gladiators, being named to the all-league and all minor-league teams, and in 1985 for the Chicago Chargers.
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Tim Rucks was an assistant coach from 1986 to 1988 at Niles North High School in Skokie, Illinois.
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Tim Rucks was the head football coach at North Park University in Chicago.
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Tim Rucks quickly turned the team's fortunes around, accomplishing winning records in three of their first four seasons.
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In 2004, Tim Rucks led the Red Men to their first Division III football playoff in 2004, advancing all the way to the quarterfinals.
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In 2009, Tim Rucks was named Wisconsin Private College Football Coach of the Year.
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In 2014, Tim Rucks was inducted into the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
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On March 10,2015, Tim Rucks was found unconscious in his car, which had been in a one-car accident in Kenosha.