DAVE KRIEG MEMORIES PAGE

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I have a story about Dave that was related to me by a close friend recently. I think it is a great story about the kind of person Dave is. The story might be a bit confusing at first because my friend's name is Dave as well. For the purpose of the story, I've referred to my firend as "David" and to Krieg as "Krieg" or "Dave".

As most Seahawk and Dave Krieg fans know, Dave spent the last couple of years of his career trying to get back with the Seahawks. He had always said he wanted to end his career in Seattle, even if it meant sitting on the bench. My friend lives in Spokane, Washington. The Seahawks hold training camp in nearby Cheney. Krieg had been hanging around Seahawks training camp looking into the prospects of getting resigned with them. One night during training camp a couple years ago, my friend David and a buddy of his went into a local bar. When David went up to the bar to order a drink, he noticed a guy wearing a flannel jacket, sitting by himself at the bar, nursing a drink. He recognized the lone drinker as former Seahawk Dave Krieg. David went over to Krieg and introduced himself and shook his hand. Now most people know that a guy sitting by himself having a drink at the bar probably wants to be alone, and Krieg may very well have wanted to be alone. But not only did he cheerfully shake David's hand but he told David and his friend to have a seat with him at the bar under the pretense of one of them buying the other a drink if I remember correctly. David tells how he and his friend sat with Krieg for a couple hours, talking football and all three of them getting pretty "lit". this story sounds like classic Dave Krieg to me. How many professional sports athletes would sit at a local bar with a couple of fans and not only give them the time of day but invite them to sit down and have a few drinks? I had always heard from people that Dave Krieg didn't look or act the part of sports star, he just seemed like a geniunely nice person with no attitude or image , the "everyman" of football as Jimmy Stewart was the "everyman" of acting. I had no doubt when my friend told me this story that it was genuine, because it fit the Dave Krieg I've read about ans seen in interviews to a "T". Too bad more sports stars aren't like him. Too bad more people in life aren't like him.

Submitted by Nick Swinhart, Washington State

I have known Dave and his family my whole life. My dad and his dad went to the state patrol academy and worked the road together. Dave and both of his brothers babysat for me and my sister countless times while we were growing up. When Dave started with Seattle we went to every game he played against the Packers and at every game I was probably the only one with a Dave Krieg jersey on. After all of the games we went to the bus area after every game and got to spend some time with Dave before he had to leave. But my best memory of Dave is when he was playing in a golf tournament in milwaukee in the summer of 1993. We walked the whole course with him and then stayed after the game we stayed for a while and he introduced us to quite a few professional athletes. And when he introduced me he said " this is my friend Stephanie" and had his hand on my shoulder. He is an incerdible man that comes from a great family. I am very pleased to consider him a friend.

Submitted by Stephanie, Wisconsin

Well I'll throw in one of my favorite Krieg memories as well. Growing up in the Twin Cities I never thought I would ever get the chance to meet any of the players from my favorite team, the Seahawks. Let alone to actually have the chance to meet my favorite player of all time, Dave Krieg( or " Future Hall of Famer Dave Krieg" as I constantly tell my friends). The chance came in 1992. In a move which broke my heart, the Seahawks let Dave Krieg go after a dreadfull 91 season to make way for the up and coming Dan McGwire( and if your lucky you might run into Mr McGwire at your local McDonalds). Needless to say my heart was broken. How could my favorite player, and their best QB in team history be treated in such a way? Well shortly after parting ways with the Hawks he signed on with the Kansas City Chiefs. I thought, " Great, my favorite team dumps my favorite player and then he joins a team I can't stand". My sorrow was short lived when I found out that the Chiefs were one of the "cheese league" teams that conduct their training camp in and around Wisconsin. They hold their camp at the U of W River Falls, which is about 40 minutes away from St. Paul. This was awesome! This was my chance to meet my football hero.

I set out to do just that on a wednesday in August that summer with my girlfriend, Betsy( who's now my wife) in tow. It was the Chiefs Family night, and they allowed people on the field after their full pads practice to get autographs an to meet the players. River Falls was packed that night. After driving around for what seemed like an eternity we found a parking place and set off to find Krieg. We arrived at the field about ten minutes after their practice had ended and the field was full of fans. I still remember vividly how Derrick Thomas was surronded by a circle of fans about 12 deep on all sides. we ran about and found our goal. There was Dave with about six kids signing autographs. We approached and he said hi before we could. When he finished with the kids we approached and I asked him to sign his rookie card which I brought along. While he was signing it I proceeded to tell him how he was my favorite player of all time and that I thought it was awful how the Seahawks treated him. He then saw that Betsy had a camera and before I could ask him if he'd let me take a picture of the two of us he said " lets get a picture taken for you"( That picture is in the gallery too). All along while we were there with him he was extremely nice. This was a huge relief. For years I looked up to this guy and then to finally meet him and see that he's not some jerk. I'm sure he could tell my girlfriend wasn't a football fan but that didn't stop him from talking to her and thank her for coming along. It was a dream come true. Since then I also went to the Bears camp in Plattville but thats another story I'll save for later. I'll just say that If your ever lost in amish country don't bother to ask the amish for directions.

Submitted by Sean Royster, Minnesota

I first became a Dave Krieg fan during the late 80's. When I got my big dish sattelite I was able to see all the Seahawks games every Sunday. My first NFL game was the Seahawks vs. L.A Raiders in Los Angelos. I was the last game of the season and the winner would get the wildcard spot. Dave had a great day and won the game. I went to San Diego for 5 years in a row to see the Seahawks vs. Chargers. The first was a sunday night overtime victory led by Daves heroics. Before the game I waited above the tunnel where the players enter just to yell " Good Luck" to Dave, he looked up, smiled and nodded his head. I was at the kingdome when Dave returned as a K.C. Chief. I was pleased by the love and support of the Seahawk fans welcoming him home. Before the game I got into a discussion with a Chiefs fan about the 2 teams. He was bragging about the game where Derrick Thomas sacked Dave 7 times. I shut him up by reminding him Mr. Krieg won the game by pulling off another never-say-die late game victory drive. I was sad to see that Dave was not on any roster this year, but hold open the promise that he will return to play, coach or broadcast. Dave Krieg is truly the epitome of the underdog that everyone roots for and respects. He is a real class act.

Submitted by Don Hanwalt, California

I am afraid I don't have many real big stories about the greatest QB in my opinion as well. I started getting into football in the late 80's. I only had a newspaper here in Ohio for scores and stats. After following the Seahawks for a while I noticed the name of a man named Krieg. I noticed that when they played they won or came close to winning and didn't do to well when he didn't play. The Seahawks soon became my favorite team and he became my favorite player of all time. I read up on him and followed him throughout his career. My brother is a Montana fan so when they were with the Chiefs you sot to see them both and it didn't matter who was playing, they both led the team to vicrories. You look at all the Hall of Fame Qb's and most were all on Super Bowl winning teams. Yet, now you have a man that was on some losing teams and still in the top 10 of QB categories. Go figure.

Submitted by Hawker, Ohio

I have been a Seahawks fan, since 1978 and without a shadow of a doubt Dave Krieg has been one of the best players ever to wear a Seahawks uniform. I remember when the Seahawks were losing 21-0 against the Steelers in the Kingdome in 1983. Coach Knox benched Jim Zorn and put Krieg into the game. Although we still lost the game, Krieg rallied the Seahawks to 21 points, and Knox started him after that. Krieg's talents have always been undervalued by many Seahawks fans, just the other day I defended him against a fan, who claimed Jim Zorn was better, and that Krieg was inconsistent at times, when he was in the zone only a few were better. Krieg was the best QB in team history. It is a testimony to his talent that the ghost of #17 still looms large in Seattle. Let us remember that the Seahawks spent 3 first round draft picks on Kelly Stouffer, Dan McGwire, and Rick Mirer, none of whom were fit to lace Krieg's boots. John Friesz and Warren Moon both flattered to decieve. As for Jon Kitna, we will have to wait and see. Krieg's records speak for themselves. Had Krieg been a first round pick out of Notre Dame, Miami, or one of the big schools, instead of Milton, Wisconsin he would have been given the respect he is due. We should retire #17, he was our best QB.

Submitted by Eddison Foncette, UK

I never thought that so many people realized the greatness of Dave Krieg like I do. Although I am a life long Giants fan I am also a life long Dave fan. I've watched him play for every team that he has played for on television. Once, I was able to see him live in the AFC chanpionship game when he came in for an injured Joe Montana against the Bills. He did alright but was over matched team wise by the Bills. Anyway, before the game I was able to take a cool picture of Montana throwing the ball to Krieg and I have it framed.

Submitted by Devin Lander

I still remember one of my favorite plays ever was back in 90 or 91 when on the last play of the game with the Seahawks down 16-10 to the Chiefs, Dave Krieg dropped back to pass and was nearly sacked by Derrick Thomas but managed to escape and throw about a 30 or 35 yard bullet into the end zone for the winning score! I'm sure you remember that as well. I have a great deal of respect and admiration for Dave Krieg's resiliency and what he has accomplished. He is the perfect role model that anyone needing inspiration should look at when they might be told they are not good enough or that they will never be able to accomplish something in their life.

Submitted by Shane Negele, Ohio

Nobody can be a bigger fan than I am when it comes to my favorite sports personality for over 20 years now. Dave Krieg. You can have your Joe Montana's, your Dan Marino's, and your John Elway's. I've been a big fan of the NFL since the 60's. My first game way the Ice Bowl, and I've been hooked ever since. My enthusiasim would have waned if it weren't for Dave. Living at the time in Seattle, I've been a Seahawk fan from day one. Now I had grown up with Johnny U, Roman, Fran, Sonny, Archie, and Bart. The very first pass I ever saw Dave throw, I could just tell by the trajectory of his passes, that I became so overcome that I stood up in the Kingdome and started yelling that this was the man who was going to lead us to the playoffs. This was at a time when Jim Zorn was the man. Security and the croud thought that I was crazy. But my favorite moment came on Nov. 11, 1990. It was my birthday and I got to celebrate by inviting my friends over to watch Dave play against the Kansas City Chiefs. Derrick Thomas of the Chiefs gets inspired by a military fly-by and proceeds to set a NFL record with 7 sacks. But Dave comes back on the last play of the game and throws a TD pass. And it's still the last time Seattle has beaten KC in KC. Thanks for the b-day present, Dave. As the years go by, I'll always remember where I was when the record for NFL sacks was set. When it gets broken again, I'll always look back to that year and remember Dave and how much of a young man I was at the time. It will always be engrained in my memory. When I tease my religious friends, I tell them that I pray everyday that Dave gets elected to the Hall of Fame.

Submitted by Garbrook@aol.com

I was a student at Milton College in the fall of 1981. We were all very excited because NBC was coming to campus to film for a feature on Mr. Krieg for "NFL '81". He was apparently starting that weekend. NBC wanted footage of the tiny school this NFL quarterback once played for. The crew filmed the dorms and other campus buildings, they filmed some students playing football in the street, the crew talked to Krieg's Brother Brian and to Coach Rudy Gaddini. Dave couldn't make it back, of course. When Sunday came around, we were all watching our televisions to see the feature. It was a great thrill for all of us.

Submitted by Kevin Jones( proud to be #17 in your guestbook), Wisconsin

I guess I am one of the lucky ones... not only did I get the chance to meet him, but I was also able to watch as his football career started. I have to admit that I was a " Dave Krieg Groupie". This is hard to do considering now i am in my mid-30's, and a mother of two boys. Looking back, I cringe thinking how I must have appeared to Dave, after all I was 17-18 years old and thought he was very nice-looking. I had seen Dave on the sidelines of the televised intra-squad game back in 1984. I immediately became a fan of his. I admired the fact that he was from a small college, but more importantly that he had such a positive attitude about the game. I started by writing a " fan letter" to him welcoming him to the Seahawks. Knowing that he would be third-string behind Jim Zorn and Sam Adkins I hoped that he would get his opportunity to shine. Within a month of sending him the letter, I had one back from him. To think that he would write to me... Over the course of his career I had several opportunities to meet him. He knew who I was, took the time to talk with me and even gave me a hug the last time I saw him. The last time I saw him on TV, he was at the Kingdome in late December reminiscing about the Dome and its impending demise. He looked as good the as he did back in 1984. Mayb I have a chance to see him again in person. Dave, in case you ever see this web-site, i just wanted to let you know that iI followed your career from the time you left Seattle until it ended. It was so good seeing you back in the Kingdome one last time. Thanks for the wonderful memories you left in Seattle and for taking the time to make a " girl's dream" come true- a hug from you!!!

Submitted by Pamela (Mills) Feierabend, Washington