Jim Krieg (born May 29, 1949) is a former

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wide receiver who played one season in the

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for the

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. He played

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at the

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and was drafted in the fifth round of the

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College

Krieg was a two-year letterman at wide receiver while at Washington from 1970 to 1971. In 1970, his 54 receptions for 738 yards were the most in program history to date. Known as a tremendous special teams player, as of 2012, still he holds Washington's kickoff returns records for career touchdowns (3), season touchdowns (2), and career average (27.7 yds/return).http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/wash/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/misc_non_event/FB_Record_Book.pdf Following his Washington career, Krieg played in the December 1971

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and 1972

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