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)
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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.
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