Minnesotans know Chip Lohmiller as the former Gophers kicker, an outstanding NFL kicker and, today, the fire chief of Crosslake. (The Minnesota Star Tribune, provided photos)
His desk doesn’t include photos of his magical moments at the old Metrodome — a 62-yard field goal against Iowa in 1986 (a Gophers record) and three field goals in Super Bowl XXVI to help Washington secure a 37-24 championship over Buffalo.
That was a different time in his life. Back then, he was Chip Lohmiller, the kicker.
Today, he’s Chief Lohmiller, fire chief of Crosslake in the Brainerd Lakes Area.
“It’s everybody’s dream: playing professional football and being a fireman,” he says. “I’m living it.”
For more on Lohmiller and his career as a fire chief, click here to read this story on startribune.com.