Role American football player Children Cathrine Kraayeveld Name Dave Kraayeveld Positions Defensive end | Undrafted: 1978 Education Milton College Height: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) Weight 116 kg | |
Date of birth: (1955-10-26) October 26, 1955 (age 60) | ||
Place of birth: Elkhorn, Wisconsin | ||
A Visit with Dave Kraayeveld
Dave Kraayeveld (born October 26, 1955) was a player in the National Football League for the Seattle Seahawks in 1978 as a defensive end and defensive tackle. He played at the collegiate level at Milton College and the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater.
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Early life
Kraayeveld was born David Ray Kraayeveld on October 26, 1955 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. He played football at Milton College and at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater. His coach, Rudy Gaddini suggested Gil Brandt of the Dallas Cowboys take a look at Kraayeveld whom Dallas scouts tested and put into their rookie camp for workouts.
Career
As a 23-year-old rookie, played defensive end against the Dallas Cowboys in a preseason game on August 12, 1978. The Seattle Seahawks claimed Kraayeveld off waivers later in the season.
12th Man
On October 29, 1978, when Denver Broncos missed field goal, a referee flagged the Seahawks for having a 12th man on the field. Kraayeveld was that 12th man. Used to the Dallas Cowboy policy of using the same defense on field goals as the previous down, he had remained on the field. The Broncos made the second attempt to win the game 20–17.
Family
Kraayeveld is the father of WNBA player Cathrine Kraayeveld, and is joint owner with his wife, Cynthia and his daughter, of a condominium in Bellevue, Washington.