Near the last 15 years of the life of Jim Klein Sasser, a Mound Westonka -Calington, I was busy since retiring from the National Football League.
“I was a dad,” Klein Sasser said. “I coached a boy’s youth sports and continued to love it every second … I just wanted to be with the boy and around my family, so I took it. I loved sports, gave something to a young athlete, would probably share what I learned, and set it in the right way to do things. “
Kleinsaser said he had spent his time coaching soccer and basketball because his child was young.
On January 15, Chryce Sasser was announced as one of the 19 members of the College Football Hall of Fame as part of the 2025 class. Crane Sasser said he knew about his guidance when he received the package at the entrance, including the commemorative. Soccer and letter. Kleinsasser said he knew that his only fellow belonging was a former Texas southern university and a Michael Strehan, a defender of New York.
“Especially this year, some of the names there are quite humble,” says Kleinsaser. “So it’s a big surprise that is very exciting for all of the North Dakota University and all the teammates I had. I’m very excited, humble, surprised, and very proud.”
When he grew up, KleinSasser highly evaluated how much the legendary NFL Broadcasting Station, John Madden, played with his efforts and did not fear the dirty and bloody players. Kleinsaser said in his career in NFL that he once talked to Madden and had the opportunity to spend time on the bus.
“I saw it. It was like my parents. They have trained all years of all years. It was their way and there was no real excuse.” I I always praised that part, and I thought John Madden always chose those people and worked with relevant. “
Kleinsaser played a high school soccer at Carrington High School and received multiple awards, including 1994-95 North Dakota Gatorade Player of the year of the year for the for FOTBALL. Kleinsaser said he felt that he had the advantage of Calington for his corners, including Marty Hocchater, his corner.
“After going to UND (North Dakota University) after my fourth grade, I remember he was sitting near the YA … I felt very lucky about everything, it was basic. KleinSasser said because the incredible people around me had advanced me. “I can’t fully say how much thanks to all of them.”
From 1995 to 1999, KleinSasser played as a tight end at North Dakota University. KleinSasser had 88 receptions for 1,309 yards, 10 times touchdown. He also touched down with 8 carry on 91 yards.
After his career in the UND Hall of Fame, KleinSasser was drafted by Minnesa Tabiking at the 44th picking in the 1999 NFL draft. Kleinsaser is the best player in UND history.
“We have a lot of family and friends in the farm’s house, and the place has erupted,” said Klein Sasser. “I was near my house because everyone was very happy and excited. It was an unrealistic day, that’s true.”
In the prepraft process, Klein Sasser thought he would move further away from his house. Kleinsaser said before the draft, the Giants in New York said that if they were there in the 49th overall selection, the organization would choose him. KleinSasser said that through all conversations with the team, they not only played him as a tight end of the attack.
Instead of traveling to Big Apple, KleinSasser stayed near the house and played the entire career for buffet.
“I can’t really cost me to stick to one place for 13 years,” says Kleinsaser. “In many cases, I think you can get involved in trying to chase others, but I cherished here. I am the people of Minnesota. I cherished the people of the North Dakota, I really cherished all the people around this area, and I was Minnesota. I am very grateful to all of you. “
In his 13 -year NFL career, Kleinsasser played a full back and tight end in 181 games. He had 192 receptions, six touchdowns, and 43 carrying 147 yards with 1,688 yards.
The first career of Klein Sasser, who was touched down in the regular season, occupies a unique position in the history of the movie, and was introduced in the 2004 movie scene starring the 2004 movie “50 First Dates”. I am.
“It’s pretty cool. It’s a bit cool to make it immortal in that type of media,” said Kleinsaser. “Maybe it’s even cooler for my children and grandchildren. Later they have a laugh and may be able to say who they are. He has those memories and those. Is always wonderful.
In 2003, KleinSasser received the reception and yards, received touchdown and gained the highest career. During that season, he did 46 receptions with 401 yards and touched down four times. Kleinsasser said that the success of that year came from a Viking attack, which finished sixth in the NFL of the year, in the 6th place.
One of the most notable moments in Kleinsaser’s career came in the 2010 season. On the morning of December 11, 2010, the rest of KleinSasser and his buffet teammate was at Team Hotel, assuming that the giant would be hosted that day. Instead, the weather had other plans and it was snowing, so the roof of Huver Hn -Hnfrey metro dome collapsed, postponed the game, and moved to Ford Field in Detroit Lions on December 12. I did.
“Everything with the staff is very easy. We are changing as a player on a daily basis,” says Kleinsaser. “But when you are trapped, you basically return to the same travel protocol routine, it doesn’t require a lot of effort for us. Everyone behind the scenes is all. I had to lift it heavy. “
