(born 1945), U.S. football player and attorney, born in Canton, Ohio; college football at Notre Dame University; graduated 1967; professional career as defensive lineman with Minn. Vikings 1967–78, Chicago Bears 1978–81; played in Super Bowls 1970, 1974, 1975, and 1977 and in Pro Bowls 1969–77; NFL lineman of the year and defensive player of the year, 1970; NFL most valuable player 1971 (1st defensive player to win the honor); law degree, Univ. of Minn. 1978; regent, Univ. of Minn., 1989– ; assistant attorney general, Minn. 1985–92; Minn. Supreme Court 1992– ; elected to Professional Football Hall of Fame 1988.