Photos: Iowa Hawkeyes legend Andre Tippett

Iowa captains Andre Tippett, Bruce Kittle and Tracy Crocker talk to Rose Bowl Queen Katy Potthast during their 1986 Rose Bowl trip.

Mel Cole, left, and Andre Tippett are served dinner by Hayden Fry on Dec. 25, 1981 before the 1982 Rose Bowl game.

From 2008: New England Patriots former linebacker Andre Tippett signs some autographs at the conclusion of training camp at the practice field of Gillette Stadium in Foxboro. Tippett was inducted into the football hall of fame on Saturday August 2, 2008.

From 2008: New England Patriots former linebacker Andre Tippett with his bust and official portrait during his enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame at Fawcett Stadium.

From 2008: Hall of Fame inductee Andre Tippett is introduced before the 2008 Hall of Fame game between the Indianapolis Colts and Washington Redskins at Fawcett Stadium.

From 1991: New England Patriots linebacker Andre Tippett (56) on the bench against the New York Giants at Foxboro Stadium.

From 1987: New England Patriots linebacker Andre Tippett (56) in action against the Indianapolis Colts at Foxboro Stadium.

From 1987: New England Patriots linebacker Andre Tippett (56) lines up at the line of scrimmage against the Denver Broncos during the 1986 AFC Divisional Playoff game at Mile High Stadium.

From 1988: A portrait of New England Patriots linebacker Andre Tippett during the 1988 season.

From 1993: New England Patriots linebacker (56) Andre Tippett hits Seattle Seahwks quarterback Kelly Stouffer (11) at Foxboro Stadium.