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Edward W. “Moose” Krause (February 2, 1913 until December 11, 1992) was a well-known collegiate basketball player during the 1930s. At 6 ft. 3 in. the Chicago, Illinois native was a basketball giant, able to dominate the post. At University of Notre Dame (1930-1934) Krause starred at both the basketball varsity under coach George Keogan and the football varsity under coach Knute Rockne. In an era of low-scoring basketball games, Krause became one of the first players to average double figures in points per game (1933). His offensive dominance triggered the establishment of the three-second rule. Krause was named All-American three consecutive times (1932-34) by Helms Foundation, being the second player in history to achieve that feat (Purdue University’s John Wooden was the first).

In 1943 he succeeded the late George Keogan as basketball head coach at Notre Dame. In six seasons, Krause guided the Irish to a 98-48 record. Krause gave up coaching to become Notre Dame’s athletic director, a post he held for over 30 years (1949-81). On April 26, 1976 he was enshrined to the Basketball Hall of Fame.