Chuck Klingbeil - Class of 2002

(Houghton)

A defensive lineman for the NFL's Miami Dolphins (1991-95), he recovered a fumble and scored a touchdown as coach Don Shula won his 300th game.  He was selected most valuable lineman when the Saskatchewan Rough Riders won the CFL's Grey Cup in 1989.  He was a four-year lineman at Northern Michigan University (1985- 88) and was a two-time pick as the outstanding defensive lineman.  He played football, hockey and track at Houghton High School and earned all- state honors in hockey.  He also set weight lifting records with every team he played on and won the U.P.  bench press championship in 1990.