LB · New England Patriots
Merv Krakau
Age 75 · 188 cm (6'2") · 110 kg · Born May 16, 1951 · Iowa State
NFL career
1974
debut year
1978
last season
5
seasons
—
jersey
College: Iowa State
Career badges
Retired
External profiles
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Other LBs who debuted within five seasons of Merv Krakau.
Born on May 16
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