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The Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The 2008 Minnesota Vikings season is the franchise's 48th season in the NFL Athletics Marathon August 12 &mdash Enschede Marathon, Netherlands Men's Winner A football helmet is a protective device used primarily in American football and Canadian football, the modern hard plastic version of which was created by The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league. The National Football Conference ( NFC) is one of the two conferences of the National Football League (NFL The NFC North is a division of the National Football League 's National Football Conference. The NFC North is a division of the National Football League 's National Football Conference. A fight song is primarily an American and Canadian sports term referring to a Song associated with a team "Skol Vikings" is the fight song of the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. The following is a list of Mascots of National Football League teams: The Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based out of Minneapolis Minnesota. Zygmunt "Zygi" Wilf (born April 22, 1950 in Germany) is the principal owner of the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football Rick Spielman is currently the Vice President of Player Personnel of the NFL 's Minnesota Vikings. Brad Childress (born June 27, 1956 in Aurora, Illinois, US) is a professional American football coach. The Purple People Eaters was the nickname of the Minnesota Vikings football team's defensive line of the late 1960s to the late 1970s when the Vikings played in four Throughout its history the National Football League and other leagues have used several different formats to determine their league champion including a period of interleague Wikipedia talkFeatured lists#Proposed change to all featured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below The 1969 NFL Championship Game was the 37th and final championship game played prior to AFL-NFL Merger. Metropolitan Stadium (often referred to as "the Met" or now "the Old Met" to distinguish from the Metrodome) was a sports stadium that once stood in The Hubert H Humphrey Metrodome, often simply called The Metrodome, is a domed sports Stadium in downtown Minneapolis Minnesota. American football, known in the United States and Canada simply as football, is a competitive Team sport known for mixing strategy with The Vikings compete in the National Football Conference of the National Football League (NFL). The National Football Conference ( NFC) is one of the two conferences of the National Football League (NFL The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league. They have been a member of the North Division since the NFL realigned in 2002. The NFC North is a division of the National Football League 's National Football Conference. Prior to the realignment, they had been a member of the Central Division, also known as the Black & Blue Division. The NFC North is a division of the National Football League 's National Football Conference. The Vikings have won one NFL championship (Pre-1970 AFL-NFL Merger) losing 23-7 to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl IV and were the first team to both play in and lose four Super Bowls. Throughout its history the National Football League and other leagues have used several different formats to determine their league champion including a period of interleague The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City Missouri. Super Bowl IV was the fourth AFL-NFL Championship Game in professional American football, and the second one (after Super Bowl III) to officially bear professional American football, the Super Bowl is the Championship game of the National Football League (NFL The Vikings have won their division 16 times, third most among teams currently playing in the NFL.
The club was founded in 1961 after the ownership group withdrew membership to the American Football League and agreed to join the NFL as an expansion team. Note There were three earlier and unrelated major American professional football leagues of the same name One in 1926, one in 1936-1937 and one in 1940-1941 See also Relocation of professional sports teams An expansion team is a term used for a brand new team in a sports league The team played home games at Metropolitan Stadium through the 1981 NFL season and have played their home games at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (the home of the American League baseball team Minnesota Twins) since 1982. Metropolitan Stadium (often referred to as "the Met" or now "the Old Met" to distinguish from the Metrodome) was a sports stadium that once stood in The 1981 NFL season was the 62nd Regular season of the National Football League. The Hubert H Humphrey Metrodome, often simply called The Metrodome, is a domed sports Stadium in downtown Minneapolis Minnesota. The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Franchise history
1960s
Pro football in the Twin Cities began with the Minneapolis Marines/Red Jackets, an NFL team that played intermittently in the 1920s-30s. This article details the history of the Minnesota Vikings, an American football club of the National Football League (NFL [1] However, a new professional team in the area did not surface again until August 1959, when three Minneapolis businessmen Bill Boyer, H. P. Skoglund and Max Winter were awarded a franchise in the new American Football League. Max Winter (1903 – July 26, 1996) was a Minneapolis businessman and sport executive Note There were three earlier and unrelated major American professional football leagues of the same name One in 1926, one in 1936-1937 and one in 1940-1941 Five months later in January 1960, the ownership group along with Bernie Ridder forfeited its AFL membership and then was awarded the National Football League's 14th franchise with play to begin in 1961. [2] Ole Haugsrud was added to the NFL team ownership because of an agreement he had with the NFL since the 1920s when he sold his Duluth Eskimos team back to the league. Ole Haugsrud ( May 13, 1900 &ndash March 13, 1976) was an American sports executive Duluth Minnesota, hosted a professional football team called the Kelleys (officially the Kelley Duluths after the Kelley-Duluth Hardware Store from The agreement allowed him 10% of any future Minnesota team.
The team was officially named the Minnesota Vikings on September 27, 1960; the name is partly meant to reflect Minnesota's place as a center of Scandinavian American culture. A Viking is one of the Norse ( Scandinavian Explorers Warriors Merchants, and pirates who raided and colonized wide areas Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. [3] From the start, the Vikings embraced an energetic marketing program that produced a first-year season ticket sales of nearly 26,000 and an average home attendance of 34,586, about 85 percent of the capacity of 40,800 for Metropolitan Stadium. Metropolitan Stadium (often referred to as "the Met" or now "the Old Met" to distinguish from the Metrodome) was a sports stadium that once stood in Eventually Met Stadium capacity was increased to 47,900. [2] The search for the first head coach had the team court then-Notre Dame head coach Ara Parseghian, who according to Minneapolis Star writer Jim Klobuchar -- the Vikings' first beat reporter for that newspaper -- visited team management in the Twin Cities under the condition that his visit was to be kept secret from his current employer. Ara Raoul Parseghian (born May 21 1923 in Akron Ohio) is a former American collegiate football coach The Star Tribune (also Star Trib or Strib, as it is often referred to is the largest Newspaper in the U James John Klobuchar (born 1928 is an American journalist author and travel guide His cover was blown by local columnist Sid Hartman who reported the visit and forced Parseghian to issue denials in South Bend. Sid Hartman (born March 15, 1920) is a longtime Sports Journalist for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and the South Bend is a city on the St Joseph river and a twin city of Mishawaka Indiana. Philadelphia Eagles assistant Nick Skorich and a man with Minnesota ties who was working in the CFL, Bud Grant, were also candidates until a different Eagle, quarterback Norm Van Brocklin, was hired early in 1961. The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Canadian Football League (CFL ( Ligue canadienne de football (LCF in Harry Peter "Bud" Grant Jr (born May 20 1927 is the longtime former American football Head coach of the Minnesota Vikings of the National Norman Mack "Norm" Van Brocklin ( March 15, 1926 &ndash May 2, 1983) Van Brocklin had just finished his career as a player on a high note, having defeated the Green Bay Packers in the 1960 NFL championship. The Green Bay Packers are a professional American football team based in Green Bay Wisconsin. [3]
With the first overall selection in the 1961 NFL draft, the Vikings selected running back Tommy Mason of Tulane. Tulane University is a private, Nonsectarian, Coeducational Research university located in New Orleans, Louisiana. They took a young quarterback from the University of Georgia named Fran Tarkenton in the third round. The University of Georgia ( UGA) is a public research University located in Athens, Georgia, the oldest and largest of the Francis Asbury Tarkenton (born February 3, 1940) is a former American football player TV personality and computer software executive Notable veterans acquired in the offseason were Norm Snead and Hugh McElhenny. Norman Bailey Snead (born July 31, 1939 in Halifax County, Virginia) is a former American football Quarterback in the Hugh Edward McElhenny (born December 31, 1928 in Los Angeles California) was an American football Running back in the NFL The Vikings won their first regular season game, defeating the Chicago Bears 37-13 on Opening Day 1961. The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. The 1961 NFL season was the 42nd Regular season of the National Football League. Tarkenton came off the bench to throw four touchdown passes and run for another to lead the upset. [2] Reality set in as the expansion team lost its next seven games on their way to a 3-11 record. [3]
On March 7, 1967, quarterback Fran Tarkenton was traded to the New York Giants for a 1st and 2nd-round choice in 1967, a 1st-round choice in 1968 and a 2nd-round choice in 1969. Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. Francis Asbury Tarkenton (born February 3, 1940) is a former American football player TV personality and computer software executive The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York City suburb of East Rutherford New Jersey. With the picks Minnesota selected Clinton Jones and Bob Grim in 1967, Ron Yary in 1968 and Ed White in 1969. Clinton "Clint" Jones (born 24 May, 1945) was a professional football player in the United States from 1967 until 1973 Robert Lee Grim (born May 8, 1945 in Oakland California) is a former American football player in the National Football League who Anthony Ronald "Ron" Yary (born July 16, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, United States) is a former professional American Edward White may refer to Edward John White (1831–1913 Anglo-Australian meteorologist and astronomer Edward Douglass White (1845–1921 [4] Three days later on March 10th, the Vikings hired new head coach Bud Grant to replace Van Brocklin, who resigned following the 1966 NFL season. Harry Peter "Bud" Grant Jr (born May 20 1927 is the longtime former American football Head coach of the Minnesota Vikings of the National The 1966 NFL season was the 47th Regular season of the National Football League, and the season after which was played Super Bowl I, though it was Grant came to the Vikings from the Canadian Football League as head coach for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, who he led to four Grey Cup Championships in 10 years. The Canadian Football League (CFL ( Ligue canadienne de football (LCF in The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are a Canadian Football League team based in Winnipeg Manitoba. The Grey Cup (in Coupe Grey is both the name of the championship of the Canadian Football League (CFL and the name of the trophy awarded to the victorious team [3][4] During the late 1960s, the Vikings were building a powerful defense known as the Purple People Eaters, led by Alan Page, Carl Eller, Gary Larsen, and Jim Marshall. The Purple People Eaters was the nickname of the Minnesota Vikings football team's defensive line of the late 1960s to the late 1970s when the Vikings played in four Alan Cedric Page (born August 7, 1945 in Canton Ohio) is a Jurist and former professional American football player Carl Eller (born January 25, 1942) was a professional American football player in the National Football League from 1964 through 1979 Gary Larsen (born March 13, 1942 in Fargo North Dakota) was a Defensive tackle in the NFL and played college football at Concordia Jim Marshall (born December 30, 1937 Danville Kentucky) played College football at Ohio State University. [5] In 1968, that stingy defense earned the Vikings their first Central Division Title and their first playoff berth. The 1968 NFL season was the 49th Regular season of the National Football League. [3]
In 1969 the Vikings went 12-2, the best record in the NFL. The 1969 NFL season was the 50th Regular season of the National Football League, and the last one before the AFL-NFL Merger. [4] The team had 12 straight victories, the longest single-season winning streak in 35 years. [6] The Vikings defeated the Cleveland Browns, 27-7, in the NFL Championship Game on Jan. The Cleveland Browns are a professional American football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. The 1969 NFL Championship Game was the 37th and final championship game played prior to AFL-NFL Merger. 4, 1970, at Metropolitan Stadium. Minnesota became the first modern NFL expansion team to win an NFL Championship Game,[4] and earned a berth in Super Bowl IV. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists#Proposed change to all featured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below Super Bowl IV was the fourth AFL-NFL Championship Game in professional American football, and the second one (after Super Bowl III) to officially bear The heavily favored Vikings lost that game to the Kansas City Chiefs 23-7. The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City Missouri. [7]
1970s
The team continued to shine in 1970 and 1971 as their "Purple People Eater" defense led them back to the playoffs. The 1970 NFL season was the 51st Regular season of the National Football League, and the first one after the AFL-NFL Merger. The 1971 NFL season was the 52nd Regular season of the National Football League. In 1971 the defense was impressive enough that Alan Page won the NFL Most Valuable Player Award given by the Associated Press. The National Football League Most Valuable Player Award is given by various entities most notably the Associated Press, to the player who is considered most valuable The Associated Press ( AP) is an American News agency. The AP is a Cooperative owned by its contributing Newspapers radio He was only the second defensive player to win the award (the Lions' Joe Schmidt was co AP MVP in 1960). Joseph Paul Schmidt (born January 18, 1932) is a former American football player and coach at both the collegiate and professional levels
In 1972 the Vikings traded Norm Snead, Bob Grim, Vince Clements and a 1st-round draft choice in 1972 and 1973 to the New York Giants to reacquire the popular Tarkenton. The 1972 NFL season was the 53rd Regular season of the National Football League. Norman Bailey Snead (born July 31, 1939 in Halifax County, Virginia) is a former American football Quarterback in the Francis Asbury Tarkenton (born February 3, 1940) is a former American football player TV personality and computer software executive [4] While the acquisitions of Fran Tarkenton and wide receiver John Gilliam improved the passing attack, the running game was inconsistent and the Vikings finished with a disappointing 7-7 record. Francis Asbury Tarkenton (born February 3, 1940) is a former American football player TV personality and computer software executive John Rally Gilliam (born August 7, 1945 in Greenwood South Carolina) was an American football Wide receiver. The Vikings addressed the problem by drafting running back Chuck Foreman with their first pick in the 1973 draft. Chuck Foreman (born Walter E Forman on October 26, 1950 in Frederick Maryland) was an NFL football player Co-owner Bill Boyer died in 1972 and was replaced on the team's board of directors by his son-in-law Jack Steele. [4]
The Vikings won their first 9 games of 1973 and finished the season with a 12-2 record. The 1973 NFL season was the 54th Regular season of the National Football League. [3] The Vikings then advanced to their second Super Bowl in franchise history, Super Bowl VIII, against the Miami Dolphins at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas. Super Bowl VIII was an American football game played on January 13, 1974 at Rice Stadium in Houston Texas to decide the National The Miami Dolphins are a professional American football team based in the Miami Florida Metropolitan Area. Rice Stadium is a football Stadium located on the Rice University campus in Houston Texas. However, the Dolphins prevailed, 24-7. [4]
The Vikings won the Central Division again in 1974 with a 10-4 record, which was a tie for the best record in the conference. The 1974 NFL season was the 55th Regular season of the National Football League. [4] In the playoffs they built on their cold weather reputation, defeating both the St. Louis Cardinals 30-14 and the Los Angeles Rams 14-10 in frozen Metropolitan Stadium. The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale Arizona, just outside of Phoenix. The NFL playoffs following the 1974 NFL season led up to Super Bowl IX. The St Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St The NFL playoffs following the 1974 NFL season led up to Super Bowl IX. The Vikings played in their second straight Super Bowl, Super Bowl IX (3rd overall), losing to the Pittsburgh Steelers, 16-6, at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans on January 12, 1975. Super Bowl IX was an American football game played on January 12, 1975 at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans Louisiana to decide Tulane Stadium was an outdoor football stadium located in New Orleans Louisiana from 1926 to 1980. Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. [3][4]
In 1975, the Vikings, led by Tarkenton and running back Chuck Foreman, got off to a 10-0 start and easily won another division title. The 1975 NFL season was the 56th Regular season of the National Football League. Chuck Foreman (born Walter E Forman on October 26, 1950 in Frederick Maryland) was an NFL football player [3][4] However, the Vikings lost to the Dallas Cowboys in the playoffs, 17-14, on a controversial touchdown pass from the Cowboys' quarterback Roger Staubach to wide receiver Drew Pearson that became known as the Hail Mary. The NFL playoffs following the 1975 NFL season led up to Super Bowl X. Roger Thomas Staubach, also known as Roger the Dodger, Captain Comeback, and Captain America, (born February 5, 1942 in Cincinnati Drew Pearson (born January 12, 1951 in South River New Jersey) is a Sportscaster and former American football Wide receiver A Hail Mary pass or Hail Mary play in American football is a Forward pass made in desperation with only a small chance of success [8] The touchdown was controversial because many felt that Pearson pushed off on Vikings defensive back Nate Wright, which is pass interference, a violation of the rules. In American football and Canadian football, defensive backs are the players on the defensive team who take positions somewhat back from the line of scrimmage they Nate Wright played professional American football in the NFL from 1969-1980 In American and Canadian Gridiron football, pass interference is a penalty that occurs when a player interferes with an eligible receiver's ability As the Metropolitan Stadium crowd was stunned to learn that no penalty was called, debris was thrown on the field for several minutes. One bottle struck a game official, rendering him unconscious.
- See also: The Hail Mary (American football game)
The Vikings played in Super Bowl XI, their third Super Bowl (4th overall) in 4 years, against the Oakland Raiders at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California,on January 9, 1977. In American football, The Hail Mary refers to a play that resulted in the winning score in the 1975 NFC Divisional Playoff Game between the Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl XI was an American football game played on January 9, 1977 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena California to decide the The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in the city of Oakland California. The Rose Bowl is an outdoor football Stadium in Pasadena California, near Los Angeles. Pasadena ( is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays The Vikings, however, couldn't break their bad luck in the Super Bowl. Minnesota lost, 32-14. [4]
In 1977, the Vikings again won the Central Division with a 9-5 record and advanced to their 4th NFC Championship Game in 5 years,[4] but were defeated by the eventual Super Bowl Champion Cowboys, 23-6, at Texas Stadium. The 1977 NFL season was the 58th Regular season of the National Football League. Texas Stadium is a football Stadium in Irving Texas, a Suburb of Dallas. [3] By 1978, age was taking its toll on the Vikings, but they still made the playoffs with an 8-7-1 record. The 1978 NFL season was the 59th Regular season of the National Football League. There was no more playoff magic as the Rams finally defeated the Vikings, 34-10 in Los Angeles. [3] Quarterback Fran Tarkenton retired following the season holding league passer records in attempts (6,467), completions (3,686), yards (47,003), and touchdowns (342). [9]
In December, 1979, ground is broken for construction of the Hubert H. Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) Humphrey Metrodome in downtown Minneapolis. [4]
1980s
On May 15, 1981, the Vikings moved into a new facility in suburban Eden Prairie that houses the team's offices, locker room and practice fields. Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Eden Prairie is an Edge city 12 miles (22 km southwest of downtown Minneapolis in Hennepin County and the 12th largest city in the U The complex was named "Winter Park" after Max Winter, one of the Vikings' founders, who served as the team's president from 1965 to 1987. [4] The Vikings played their final game at Metropolitan Stadium on December 20th to conclude the 1981 NFL season by losing to the Kansas City Chiefs, 10-6. The 1981 NFL season was the 62nd Regular season of the National Football League. [3][4]
The Vikings played their first game at the Metrodome in a preseason matchup against the Seattle Seahawks on August 21, 1982 in a game Minnesota won, 7-3. The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle Washington, USA [4] The first touchdown in the new facility was scored by Joe Senser on an 11 yard pass from Tommy Kramer. Joseph Spence Senser (born August 18, 1956 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania) is a former professional American football player Thomas Francis Kramer (born March 7, 1955 in San Antonio Texas) is an American former professional football player who was a [4] The first regular-season game in the Metrodome was the 1982 opener on September 12, when the Vikings defeated Tampa Bay, 17-10. The Hubert H Humphrey Metrodome, often simply called The Metrodome, is a domed sports Stadium in downtown Minneapolis Minnesota. Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Rickey Young scored the first regular-season touchdown in the facility on a 3 yard run in the 2nd quarter. Rickey Young (born December 7, 1953 in Mobile Alabama) is a former American football Running back who played nine seasons in [4]
On January 27, 1984, Bud Grant retired as head coach of the Vikings. Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) With a career regular-season record of 151-87-5 (. 632) in 17 seasons with Minnesota, Grant led the franchise to 12 playoff appearances, 11 division titles, and four Super Bowls. [4] Les Steckel, who was an offensive assistant with the Vikings for 5 seasons, was then named the 3rd head coach in franchise history. Les Steckel (born July 1, 1946) was a coach of the Minnesota Vikings for one brief season in 1984 Steckel, who came to the Vikings in 1979 after working as an assistant with the 49ers, was the youngest head coach in the NFL in 1984 at age 38. [4] However, the Vikings lost a franchise-worst 13 games. [3] After the season Steckel was fired, and on December 18, 1984, Bud Grant was rehired as the head coach of the Vikings. Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) [4]
On January 6, 1986, following the 1985 season, Bud Grant re-retired as head coach of the Vikings. Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) At the time of his retirement he was the 6th winningest coach in NFL history with 168 career wins, including playoffs. In 18 seasons, he led the Vikings to a 158-96-5 regular season record. [10] Longtime Vikings assistant coach Jerry Burns was named the 4th head coach in team history on January 7, 1986. For other people named Burns see Burns (disambiguation. Jerome Burns (born January 24, 1927 in Detroit Michigan Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) [4] He served as the Vikings' offensive coordinator from 1968-85, when the team won 11 division titles and played in 4 Super Bowls. In his first season, the Vikings led by the NFL Comeback Player of the Year Tommy Kramer, went 9-7,[3] their first winning record in 4 years. The NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award has been given out after every season since 1972 (except for 1985 Thomas Francis Kramer (born March 7, 1955 in San Antonio Texas) is an American former professional football player who was a On August 2, 1986, Fran Tarkenton was the first player who played the majority of his career with the Vikings, to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) [4][9]
Following the strike-shortened 1987 season, the 8-7 Vikings --- who had finished 8-4 in regular games but 0-3 using strike-replacement players --- pulled two upsets in the playoffs by beating the two teams with the best regular season records. They beat the 12-3 New Orleans Saints, 44-10, at the Superdome in the Wild Card Playoff game. The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans Louisiana. The following week, in the Divisional Playoff game, they beat the 13-2 San Francisco 49ers, 36-24, at Candlestick Park. Candlestick Park (also commonly referred to as Candlestick or The Stick) is an outdoor sports and entertainment stadium located in San Francisco California During that game Anthony Carter set the all-time record for most receiving yards in a playoff game with 227 yards. Anthony Carter (born September 17, 1960 in Riviera Beach Florida) is a former American football Wide receiver. The Vikings played the Washington Redskins in the NFC Championship Game on January 17, 1988, at RFK Stadium. The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team based in the Washington D Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Trailing 17-10, the Vikings drove to the Redskins' six yard line with a little over a minute left in the game but failed to get the ball into the end zone. Darren Nelson dropped a pass from Wade Wilson at the goal line to officially end the Vikings' hopes of a Super Bowl.
The Vikings would make what would be considered its biggest personnel blunder in team history. On October 12, 1989, the Vikings acquired Herschel Walker from Dallas. Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) The Herschel Walker Trade, also known as "The Trade" was the largest player trade in the history of the National Football League. Herschel Walker (born March 3, 1962 in Wrightsville Georgia) is a former American football player who played at The University of The final result of the trade gave the Vikings Walker, a 3rd round choice Mike Jones, a 5th round choice Reggie Thornton and 10th-round choice Pat Newman in 1990 and a 3rd-round choice in 1991 Jake Reed, while Dallas received Issiac Holt, David Howard, Darrin Nelson, Jesse Solomon, Alex Stewart, a 1st, 2nd and 6th-round choice in 1990, a 1st and 2nd-round choice in 1991 and a 1st, 2nd and 3rd-round choice in 1992. Michael Anthony Jones (born April 15, 1969, in Kansas City, Missouri) is a former American football Linebacker in Pat Newman was the first head women’s Tennis coach at Louisiana State University. Jake Reed may refer to Jake Reed (American football player, former wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints Jake Reed drummer Two of those selections turned into Emmitt Smith and Darren Woodson. Emmitt James Smith III (born May 15 1969 in Pensacola Florida) is a former American football player who played for the Dallas Cowboys Darren Ray Woodson (born April 25, 1969 in Phoenix Arizona) is a former American football safety in the National Football League Herschel's performance fell short of expectations in his 3 seasons with the Vikings, while the Cowboys rode their draft picks to 3 Super Bowl victories in the early to mid 1990s.
1990s
On December 3, 1991, Jerry Burns announced his retirement. The Herschel Walker Trade, also known as "The Trade" was the largest player trade in the history of the National Football League. Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. In 6 seasons as Head Coach of the Vikings, Burns compiled a career record of 52-43 (. 547). He also led Minnesota to 3 playoff appearances, including a division title and an NFC Championship Game. Dennis Green was later named the 5th Head Coach in team history. Dennis "Denny" Green (born February 17, 1949 in Harrisburg Pennsylvania) is a former American football Head coach. He came to Minnesota after turning around a struggling Stanford University football program as head coach from 1989-91. In his 10 seasons as the coach of the Vikings, Green won 4 NFC Central division titles, had 8 playoff appearances, 2 NFC Championship game appearances and an all-time record of 97-62.
1998 was a year to remember for the franchise. With a spectacular offense led by quarterback Randall Cunningham, who had his best NFL season ever, running back Robert Smith, veteran wide receiver Cris Carter, and explosive rookie Randy Moss, the Vikings set a then-NFL record by scoring a total of 556 points, never scoring fewer than 24 in a game. Randall W Cunningham (born March 27, 1963 in Santa Barbara California) is a former American football Quarterback. Robert Scott Smith (born March 4, 1972 in Euclid Ohio) is a former American football Running back who played with the Ohio State Christopher D Carter (born November 25, 1965) is a former American football player in the NFL. Randall Gene Moss (born February 13, 1977 in Rand, West Virginia) is an American football Wide receiver for the New The Vikings finished the season 15-1, their only loss by 3 points to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in week nine. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (often shortened as the Bucs) are a professional American football team based in Tampa Florida. In the playoffs, the Vikings rolled past the Arizona Cardinals 41-21, and came into the Metrodome heavily favored for their NFC title showdown with the Atlanta Falcons. The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale Arizona, just outside of Phoenix. The Atlanta Falcons are an American football team based in Atlanta Georgia. However, kicker Gary Anderson, who had just completed the first perfect regular season in NFL history (not missing a single extra point or field goal attempt the entire year), missed a 38 yard attempt with less than 2 minutes remaining. That allowed the Falcons to tie the game. Though the Vikings won the coin toss, Atlanta went on to win it 30-27 in overtime on Morten Andersen's field goal, which was, coincidentally, also a 38-yarder. The Vikings became the first 15-1 team to fail to reach the Super Bowl. professional American football, the Super Bowl is the Championship game of the National Football League (NFL
Cunningham resumed duties again in 1999, but after a lukewarm 2-4 start, Jeff George was given the starting job. Jeffrey Scott George (born December 8, 1967 in Indianapolis, Indiana) is an American football Quarterback in the National He finished the season with an 8-2 record, and led the Vikings into the postseason once again, with an overall team record of 10-6. Minnesota beat Dallas in the Wild Card game 27-10, and faced playoff newcomer Kurt Warner and the St. Louis Rams in the Divisional matchup. Kurtis Eugene "Kurt" Warner (born June 22 1971 in Burlington Iowa) is an American football Quarterback The St Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St The game was a shootout which Minnesota led 17-14 at halftime, but the Rams outscored Minnesota 35-20 in the second half to win 49-37. [11] St. Louis would go on to win Super Bowl XXXIV. Super Bowl XXXIV featured the National Football Conference (NFC champion St
2000s
In 2000, the Vikings went 11-5. The Vikings were 11-2 after 14 weeks, but slumped briefly, losing their last three to the Rams, Packers and Colts while starting quarterback Daunte Culpepper was hampered by injury. Quarterback ( QB) is a position in American and Canadian football. Daunte Richard Culpepper (born January 28, 1977 in) is a former American football Quarterback of the National Football League. Nonetheless, the Vikings made the playoffs for the fifth straight year. After easily beating the Saints in the Divisional game 34-16, they went to New York to face the New York Giants in the NFC Championship Game. The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York City suburb of East Rutherford New Jersey. Though they were the road team, the Vikings were actually favored to win the game (since most considered their 12-2 record with Culpepper more indicative than their 0-3 record when he was out). But the Vikings were humiliated by the Giants 41-0, the worst loss in franchise history. [12] Robert Smith, who ran for a team record (and NFL best) 1521 yards that season, retired at the end of the year after only playing eight NFL seasons. [13]
In 2001, after a disappointing 5-11 season, the Vikings bought out the contract of Dennis Green, who had become a polarizing presence in the Viking fan base despite his successful coaching tenure with the team. Dennis "Denny" Green (born February 17, 1949 in Harrisburg Pennsylvania) is a former American football Head coach. Mike Tice coached the final game of 2001, losing to the Ravens. Michael Peter Tice (born February 2, 1959 in Bayshore, New York) is an American football National Football League The Baltimore Ravens are a professional American football team based in Baltimore Maryland. [14] Tice was named the permanent coach after the season, but he would not lead the Vikings back to the playoffs until 2004.
During the 2003 season, the Vikings came close to getting into the playoffs. However, the Arizona Cardinals completed a game winning touchdown with 0:00 left knocking the Vikings out of the playoffs. The moment of Arizona's touchdown was actually the first moment the entire season in which the Vikings hadn't led their division.
In 2004, Daunte Culpepper amassed MVP-like statistics, throwing for 4,717 passing yards (leading the NFL), 39 passing touchdowns (a Viking record), and 5,123 total yards (an NFL record). Daunte Richard Culpepper (born January 28, 1977 in) is a former American football Quarterback of the National Football League. The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league. In the wild card matchup, the Vikings defeated the rival Green Bay Packers in their first-ever playoff meeting, 31-17. The term wild card refers broadly to a Tournament or Playoff berth awarded to an individual or team that has not qualified through normal play The NFL playoffs following the 2004 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXXIX. The Green Bay Packers are a professional American football team based in Green Bay Wisconsin. [15] In doing so, the Vikings became the second team in NFL history to have a . 500 record (8-8) in the regular season and win a playoff game. In the divisional round, the Vikings were defeated by the eventual NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles. The NFL playoffs following the 2004 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXXIX. The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [16]
On March 2, 2005, Vikings wide receiver Randy Moss was traded to the Oakland Raiders for linebacker Napoleon Harris and the Raiders' first round draft pick. After struggling to a disappointing 2-5 start to the 2005 season, Vikings lost quarterback Daunte Culpepper to a season ending knee injury. The Vikings finished the 2005 season with a 9-7 record, one win away from the playoffs.
Head Coach Mike Tice was let go after the 2005 season and was replaced by Brad Childress. Brad Childress (born June 27, 1956 in Aurora, Illinois, US) is a professional American football coach. This was one of many significant front office moves made by the new ownership team, led by Zygi Wilf. Zygmunt "Zygi" Wilf (born April 22, 1950 in Germany) is the principal owner of the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football
Minnesota began the 2006 season 4-2 (and Childress becoming the first coach in Vikings history to start 2-0 in his first year), but would finish the year at 6-10, tying for the 7th worst record in the NFL and receiving the 7th pick in the NFL Draft; with it, the Vikings selected Adrian Peterson out of the University of Oklahoma. Adrian Lewis Peterson (born March 21, 1985 in Palestine Texas. University of Oklahoma, abbreviated OU, is a Coeducational public Research university located in the U
When the Minnesota Vikings played the Chicago Bears in the first of their two games, Adrian Peterson broke the record for single game All-Purpose yards (361). In Week 9 of the 2007 season, Peterson would go on to break the NFL record set by Jamal Lewis in 2003 for most rushing yards in one game (296 rushing yards against the San Diego Chargers). Despite a strong push in the middle of the 2007 season winning five straight games, the Vikings lost their final two games to finish the season at 8-8, barely missing the playoffs.
Ownership
The Vikings are currently owned by Zygi Wilf, Mark Wilf, Jeffrey Wilf, Leonard Wilf, David Mandelbaum, Alan Landis and Reggie Fowler. Zygmunt "Zygi" Wilf (born April 22, 1950 in Germany) is the principal owner of the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football Reggie Fowler is an American Businessman from Arizona. Fowler is the owner of Chandler Arizona -based Spiral Inc and Kyrene OEM LLC (formerly The Vikings have been conducting summer training camp at Minnesota State University, Mankato since 1966. Minnesota State University Mankato is a four-year university located in Mankato Minnesota. From 1961-65 they held camp at Bemidji State University. Bemidji State University (BSU is a public state university in Bemidji Minnesota, USA located on the shores of Lake Bemidji.
Season-by-season records
Logo and uniforms
From the team's debut in 1961 to 1995, the Vikings' logos and uniforms essentially remained the same. This is a list of seasons completed by the Minnesota Vikings American football franchise of the National Football League (NFL One of the team's two primary logos consists of a profile of a blond norseman, while the other consists of a white Viking horn. Norsemen is used to refer to the group of people as a whole who speak one of the North Germanic languages as their native language
The team's helmet is purple with a Viking horn logo on each side. The horn logo was slightly revised in 2006. The original uniform design consisted of white pants, gold trim, and either purple or white jerseys. From 1961 to 1964, the Vikings wore purple pants with their white jerseys. (The Vikings, with their new uniform, still wear, on occasion, purple pants with yellow and white trim. ) In a design that was unique among American football teams, the white jerseys had a completely different stripe pattern, which was over the shoulders, than the purple ones, which was around the sleeve cuff. These unique shoulder stripes on the white jerseys did not appear until 1969, the year they went to their first Super Bowl. There have also been minor changes to the uniform design throughout the years, such as changing the color of the facemask from gray to white (1980), and then to purple (1985); and adding the Norseman logo to the sleeves (1996). The Vikings wore black shoes until Les Steckel became the coach in 1984. In 2006 team returned to black shoes for first time since the 1983 season.
During the 1964 season, the Vikings along with several other NFL teams wore their white jerseys for home games to allow their fans to see what the other teams primary jerseys looked like. The Lions played at Met Stadium on October 11. Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed The Lions only brought their white jerseys. The Vikings had also brought their white jerseys to the stadium. The team practiced at Midway Stadium in St. Midway Stadium is the name of two different Minor league baseball parks in Saint Paul Minnesota, one now demolished and the other still in active use Paul and that is where they stored their equipment. Both teams started the game in their white jerseys. By the second quarter the Vikings had been able to get their purple jerseys to Met Stadium. The team changed jerseys on the sidelines and finished the game in purple jerseys and purple pants. It wasn't until 43 years later, on December 17, 2007 (a Monday Night Football game versus the Chicago Bears) that the Vikings again donned all purple jerseys and pants.
The team's uniforms were redesigned in 2006, the first significant change in the franchise's 46-year history. Although the team colors remained the same, trim lines were added to the outside shoulders and sleeves, and the sides of the jerseys and pants. In addition the horn on the helmet was slightly more defined. Included in the new design are both white and purple pants. [17][18]
The team wore black armbands for the last four games in 1978 in memory of Jack "Jocko" Nelson an assistant coach who died during the season. In 1985 the team wore a 25 years patch on their jerseys. In 1989, they wore a "40 for 60" patch honoring the 1969 NFL championship team. They wore a 35 years patch in 1995, 40 years in 2000 and 45 years in 2005. They also wore patches in 1999 for assistant coach Chip Myer who died in the offseason and in 2001 for Korey Stringer. Korey Damont Stringer ( May 8 1974 &ndash August 1 2001) was an American football player who died from complications brought The Vikings like the other teams wore NFL 50 and 75 year patches in 1969 and 1994.
Mascots
Current mascots
The current team mascot is Ragnar (played by Joseph Juranitch). The term mascot – defined as a term for any person animal or object thought to bring Luck – colloquially includes anything used to represent a group with a common Ragnar has been working for the Vikings since 1994, and claims to be the most widely-recognized mascot in the world. Jurantich admits to being somewhat of an eccentric—he holds the current world record for fastest time shaving a beard with an axe. In popular usage eccentricity refers to unusual or odd Behavior on the part of an individual The axe, or ax, is an implement that has been used for millennia to shape split and cut Wood, Harvest timber, as a Weapon Ragnar drives onto the field at the beginning of games, dressed in Viking garb, on a motorcycle or snowmobile, and during the games on a Segway. The Segway PT is a two-wheeled, self-balancing Electric vehicle invented by Dean Kamen.
After several failed attempts at developing an official team-owned mascot, the Vikings finally introduced Viktor the Viking during the 2007 Vikings' season. [19] Team officials had long indicated that they were after a mascot concept that would primarily appeal to the team's younger fan base. [20] Viktor the Viking, a muscle-bound, blonde-haired and mustachioed character wears a Vikings' #1 jersey and an oversized Vikings' helmet with protruding horns and a small yellow nose guard.
Historic mascots
During the 1970s, 1980s, Hub Meeds dressed as a Viking and served as the team mascot.
Another mascot associated with the Vikings was "Vikadontis Rex," a purple foam dinosaur. Vikadontis was the official mascot of the Minnesota Vikings Children's Fund and took part in the 1995 Celebrity Mascot Olympics. Vikadontis was retired starting with the 2000 season.
Traditions
Fight song
- Further information: Skol, Vikings
"Skol, Vikings" is the fight song of the Minnesota Vikings. "Skol Vikings" is the fight song of the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. It was introduced around the time the team was founded in 1961 and is usually played whenever the team scores.
Helga hats
Viking fans are known to dress up in "Helga hats", or purple hats with white horns and blond braids, mimicking the helmets popularly (but incorrectly) believed to have been worn by Viking warriors. A Viking is one of the Norse ( Scandinavian Explorers Warriors Merchants, and pirates who raided and colonized wide areas A Viking is one of the Norse ( Scandinavian Explorers Warriors Merchants, and pirates who raided and colonized wide areas The original Helga Hats are still hand assembled in the Twin Cities area; however, some vendors have since imported other versions from overseas in recent years.
Vikings horn
During home games at the Metrodome, the Vikings horn is loudly played and sounds often after the team has a big play or scores a touchdown. The Hubert H Humphrey Metrodome, often simply called The Metrodome, is a domed sports Stadium in downtown Minneapolis Minnesota.
Players of note
Current roster
Pro Football Hall of Famers
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| No. Brooks Bollinger (born November 15, 1979 in) is an American football Quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football Gustave Joseph "Gus" Frerotte (fur-RAHT (born July 31, 1971 in Kittanning, Pennsylvania) is an American football Quarterback Tarvaris Jackson (born April 21, 1983 in Montgomery Alabama) is an American football Quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings Kyle Wright (born October 18, 1984 in) is an American football Quarterback who is currently a Free agent. Jeff Dugan (born April 8, 1981 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania) is a National Football League Tight end / fullback for the Maurice Hicks (born July 22, 1978 in Emporia Virginia) is an American football Running back and Kick returner for the Adrian Lewis Peterson (born March 21, 1985 in Palestine Texas. Naufahu Tahi (born October 30, 1981 in Fontana California) is an American football fullback for the Minnesota Vikings Thomas Teah Tapeh (pronounced TUH-PEH) (born March 28, 1980 in Monrovia, Liberia) is an American football fullback Chester Lamar Taylor (born September 22, 1979 in River Rouge Michigan) is an American football Running back with the Minnesota Arkee Whitlock (born May 10, 1984) in) is an American football Running back who is currently a Free agent. Albert Young (born September 25, 1985 in) is an American football Running back who is a Practice squad player for the Minnesota Aundrae Akeem "Drae" Allison (born June 25, 1984 in Kannapolis North Carolina) is an American football Wide receiver Bernard Berrian (born December 27, 1980 in Barcelona, Spain) is an American football Wide receiver for the Minnesota Robert Charles Ferguson (born December 17, 1979 in Houston Texas) is an American football Wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings Jaymar Johnson (born July 10, 1984 in) is an American football Wide receiver who is a Practice squad player for the Minnesota Martin Nance (born May 26, 1983 in) is an American football Wide receiver who is a Practice squad player for the Pittsburgh Darius Reynaud (born December 29, 1985 in) is an American football Wide receiver who is a Practice squad player for the Minnesota Sidney R Rice (born September 1, 1986, in Gaffney South Carolina) is a wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings and played collegiately Justin Surrency (born January 9, 1984 in) is an American football Wide receiver who is currently a Free agent. Robert Louis Wade Jr (born February 25, 1981 in Orange County California) is an American football Wide receiver for the Minnesota Braden Jones (born April 20, 1983) is an American football Tight end for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League Jim Carter Kleinsasser (KLINE-saw-sir (born January 31, 1977 in Carrington North Dakota) is an American Football player who currently plays Michael Garrett Mills (born October 12, 1983) is an American football Tight end for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football Visanthe Shiancoe (Vi-SAN-tee SHANK-oh (born June 18, 1980 in Laurel MD) is an American football Tight end in the National Matthew Robert Birk (born July 23 1976) is a professional American football player ( center) for the Minnesota Vikings of the Ryan Cook (born May 8, 1983) is an American football player who currently plays for the Minnesota Vikings. Brian Daniels (born October 31 1984 in) is an American football guard who is a Practice squad player for the Minnesota Vikings Anthony Herrera (born June 6, 1980) is an American football Offensive guard for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football Artis Hicks (born November 28, 1978 in Jackson Tennessee) in an American football player who currently plays Offensive guard for Steven J Hutchinson (born November 1, 1977 in Fort Lauderdale Florida) is a National Football League Offensive lineman for the Chase Johnson (born December 16, 1983 in Grant Nebraska) is an American football Offensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings Marcus Johnson (born December 1, 1981 in Coffeeville Mississippi) is a tackle currently playing for the Minnesota Vikings of the Michael Jones (born June 25, 1985 in Chicago Ridge Illinois) is an American football guard for the Minnesota Vikings of Bryant McKinnie (born September 23 1979 in Woodbury New Jersey, is an American football offensive tackle currently playing for the Daniel Mozes (born September 15, 1983 in Washington Pennsylvania) is an American football Center who is currently a Free agent Drew Radovich (born June 10, 1985 in Mission Viejo California) is an American football Offensive lineman. John Sullivan (born August 8 1985 in Mount Kisco New York) is an American football center for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football For the American football quarterback see Jared Allen (quarterback Jared Scot Allen (born April 3, 1982 in Los Gatos California Kenderick Allen (born September 14, 1978 in Bogalusa Louisiana) is an American football Defensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings Ray Edwards (born January 1, 1985 in Cincinnati Ohio) is an American football Defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings Frederick H Evans (born November 6, 1983 in Chicago Illinois) is an American football Defensive tackle who currently plays for the Otis Grigsby (born November 19, 1980 in San Antonio Texas) is an American football Defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings Letroy Guion (born June 21, 1987 in) is an American football Defensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football Jayme Mitchell (born March 15, 1984 in) is an American football Defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football Brian Gale Robison (born April 23, 1983 in Houston Texas) is an American football Defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings Kenechi Nduka Udeze (Ku-NEE-chee oo-DEZ-ay (born March 5, 1983 in) is an American football Defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings Patrick Williams (born October 24, 1972 in Monroe Louisiana) is an American football player who played for the Buffalo Bills and Kevin Williams (born August 16 1980 in Arkadelphia Arkansas) is a defensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings of the NFL. Ellis Rashad Wyms (wims (born April 12, 1979 in Indianola Mississippi) is an American football Defensive tackle for the Minnesota Rufus Alexander (born April 12, 1983 in) is a American football[[linebacker]] who is a Practice squad player for the Minnesota Vikings Vincenzo Ciurciu (born May 2, 1980 in Hackensack New Jersey) is an American football Linebacker in the NFL for the Heath Farwell (born December 31, 1981 in) is an American football Linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football Chad Greenway (born January 12, 1983 in Mount Vernon South Dakota) is an American football player who played College football for Eric N Henderson Jr (born on August 3, 1980 in) is an American football Linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Erin Henderson (born July 1, 1986 in) is an American football Linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football David Herron Jr (born June 17 1984 in Warren Ohio) is an American football Linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings Ben Leber (born December 7, 1978 in Council Bluffs IA) is an American football Linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings of Jeremy Jacob “J” Leman (born March 1, 1985 in Champaign Illinois) is a Linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings. Derrick Trayon Pope (born May 4, 1982 in Galveston, Texas) is an American football Linebacker who is currently a Free Michael Boulware (born September 17, 1981 in Columbia South Carolina) is an American football safety for the Minnesota Vikings Eric Frampton (born February 6, 1984 in San Jose California) is a safety for the Minnesota Vikings in the National Football Charles Gordon (born July 18, 1984 in Los Angeles California) is an American football Cornerback who plays for the Minnesota Cedric Leonard Griffin (born November 11, 1982) is an American football cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings. Marcus Kevin Griffin was born on January 4, 1985 in Austin Texas. Marcellous "Tyrell" Johnson (born May 19, 1985 in) is an American football safety for the Minnesota Vikings of the Alton "Dee" McCann (born April 24, 1983 in Lucedale Mississippi) is a professional American football Cornerback for the Marcus McCauley (born September 3, 1983) is a American football Cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football Benjamin Lee Sapp II (born January 20, 1981 in Ft Lauderdale Florida) is an American football Cornerback for the Minnesota Darren Mallory Sharper (born November 3, 1975, in Richmond Virginia) is an American football safety for the Minnesota Vikings Marcus Walker (born May 23, 1986 in) is an American football Cornerback who is a Practice squad player for the Minnesota Vikings Madieu Mohammed Williams (born October 18, 1981 in Freetown, Sierra Leone) is an American football safety for the Antoine Winfield (born June 24, 1977 in Akron Ohio) is an American football Cornerback in the NFL. Christopher James Kluwe (born December 24, 1981 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania) is a professional American football punter for the Cullen Crawford Loeffler (born January 27, 1981 in Washington D Ryan Walker Longwell (born August 16, 1974) is an American football Placekicker for the Minnesota Vikings in the National Football 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. The following is a list of current National Football League (NFL team rosters__NOEDITSECTION__ AFC East Buffalo Bills Miami Dolphins | Player | Position(s) | Seasons as a Viking | Year Inducted | |
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| 10 | Fran Tarkenton | QB | 1961-1966, 1972-1978 | 1986 | |
| 22 | Paul Krause | S | 1968-1979 | 1998 | |
| 65 | Gary Zimmerman | OT | 1986-1992 | 2008 | |
| 73 | Ron Yary | OT | 1968-1981 | 2001 | |
| 81 | Carl Eller | DE | 1964-1978 | 2004 | |
| 88 | Alan Page | DT | 1967-1978 | 1988 | |
| -- | Jim Finks | General Manager | 1964-1973 | 1995 | |
| -- | Bud Grant | Head Coach | 1967-1983, 1985 | 1994 | |
Retired numbers
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| No. Francis Asbury Tarkenton (born February 3, 1940) is a former American football player TV personality and computer software executive Quarterback ( QB) is a position in American and Canadian football. Paul James Krause (born February 19, 1942 in Flint, Michigan) is a former professional American football Defensive back Safety ( S) is an American and Canadian football position played by a member of the defense. Gary Wayne Zimmerman (born December 13, 1961 in Fullerton California) is a former American football Offensive lineman in the In American and Canadian football, offensive tackles ( OT, T) are a part of the Offensive line. Anthony Ronald "Ron" Yary (born July 16, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, United States) is a former professional American In American and Canadian football, offensive tackles ( OT, T) are a part of the Offensive line. Carl Eller (born January 25, 1942) was a professional American football player in the National Football League from 1964 through 1979 Defensive end ( DE) is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football. Alan Cedric Page (born August 7, 1945 in Canton Ohio) is a Jurist and former professional American football player Defensive tackle ( DT) is a position on the defensive line in American and Canadian football. Jim Finks ( August 31, 1927 - May 8, 1994) was an American sports executive primarily for American football. General Manager or GM for short is a descriptive term for certain executives in a Business operation Harry Peter "Bud" Grant Jr (born May 20 1927 is the longtime former American football Head coach of the Minnesota Vikings of the National For the coaching strategy game see NFL Head Coach. A head coach is a professional who is responsible for the overall actions of | Player |
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Ring of Honor
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| No. Francis Asbury Tarkenton (born February 3, 1940) is a former American football player TV personality and computer software executive Henry Michael "Mick" Tingelhoff (born May 22, 1940) was a football center from 1962-1978 Jim Marshall (born December 30, 1937 Danville Kentucky) played College football at Ohio State University. Korey Damont Stringer ( May 8 1974 &ndash August 1 2001) was an American football player who died from complications brought Christopher D Carter (born November 25, 1965) is a former American football player in the NFL. Alan Cedric Page (born August 7, 1945 in Canton Ohio) is a Jurist and former professional American football player | Player | Position(s) | Seasons as a Viking | Date Inducted | |
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| 10 | Fran Tarkenton | QB | 1961-1966, 1972-1978 | September 9, 1998 | |
| 22 | Paul Krause | S | 1968-1979 | November 15, 1998 | |
| 30 | Bill Brown | RB | 1962-1974 | September 26, 2004 | |
| 44 | Chuck Foreman | RB | 1973-1979 | September 30, 2007 | |
| 53 | Mick Tingelhoff | C | 1962-1978 | November 25, 2001 | |
| 64 | Randall McDaniel | G | 1988-1999 | December 17, 2006 | |
| 70 | Jim Marshall | DE | 1961-1979 | November 28, 1999 | |
| 73 | Ron Yary | OT | 1968-1981 | September 9, 2001 | |
| 77 | Korey Stringer | OT | 1995-2000 | November 19, 2001 | |
| 80 | Cris Carter | WR | 1990-2001 | September 14, 2003 | |
| 81 | Carl Eller | DE | 1964-1978 | November 10, 2002 | |
| 88 | Alan Page | DT | 1967-1978 | September 20, 1998 | |
| -- | Jerry Burns | Head Coach | 1986-1991 | November 6, 2005 | |
| -- | Jim Finks | General Manager | 1964-1973 | October 18, 1998 | |
| -- | Bud Grant | Head Coach | 1967-1983, 1985 | November 8, 1998 | |
| -- | Fred Zamberletti | Medical Adviser | 1961-Present | December 20, 1998 | |
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Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Francis Asbury Tarkenton (born February 3, 1940) is a former American football player TV personality and computer software executive Chuck Foreman (born Walter E Forman on October 26, 1950 in Frederick Maryland) was an NFL football player Robert Scott Smith (born March 4, 1972 in Euclid Ohio) is a former American football Running back who played with the Ohio State Ahmad Rashād (born Robert Earl Moore November 19, 1949 in Portland, Oregon) is an Emmy award-winning sportscaster (mostly Christopher D Carter (born November 25, 1965) is a former American football player in the NFL. Steve Jordan may refer to Steve Jordan (musician, American multi-instrumentalist songwriter and music producer from New York City Esteban Anthony Ronald "Ron" Yary (born July 16, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, United States) is a former professional American Randall McDaniel (born December 19 1964) is a former Offensive guard in the National Football League. Henry Michael "Mick" Tingelhoff (born May 22, 1940) was a football center from 1962-1978 Edward White may refer to Edward John White (1831–1913 Anglo-Australian meteorologist and astronomer Edward Douglass White (1845–1921 Timothy Edward Irwin (born December 13, 1958) was an Offensive tackle in the NFL. Jim Marshall (born December 30, 1937 Danville Kentucky) played College football at Ohio State University. Alan Cedric Page (born August 7, 1945 in Canton Ohio) is a Jurist and former professional American football player John Randle (born December 12, 1967 in Hearne Texas) is a former NFL Defensive tackle who played for the Minnesota Vikings Carl Eller (born January 25, 1942) was a professional American football player in the National Football League from 1964 through 1979 Matt Blair (born September 20, 1950) was a linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League for 12 seasons from 1974-1985 Scott Studwell (born August 27, 1954 in Evansville Indiana) is a former professional American football player Jeffrey Glenn Siemon (born June 2, 1950 in Rochester Minnesota) is a former professional American football player and an inductee in the Bobby Bryant was a Cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings during the days of the Purple People Eaters (late 1960s thru early 1970s Carl Lee (born February 6, 1961 in South Charleston West Virginia) is a former professional American football player who played Cornerback Paul James Krause (born February 19, 1942 in Flint, Michigan) is a former professional American football Defensive back Joey Matthew Browner (born May 15, 1960 in Warren Ohio) is a former American Football Strong safety for the Minnesota Vikings Greg Jerome Coleman (born September 9, 1954 in Jacksonville, Florida) is a retired American football punter who had a 12-year Frederick William Cox is a former National Football League kicker for the Minnesota Vikings throughout his career (1963-1977 Darrin Milo Nelson (born January 2, 1959 in Sacramento California) is a former professional American football player in the National Football William Brown (or Browne) may refer to (some of whom were also called 'Bill' Politicians jurists and diplomats William Brown (congressman Grady Alderman (born December 10, 1938) was an Offensive lineman who played sixteen seasons in the NFL. Matt Blair (born September 20, 1950) was a linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League for 12 seasons from 1974-1985 Todd Bouman (BOW-man (born August 1, 1972 in) is an American football Quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Ted Brown (born February 15, 1957 in High Point North Carolina) is an American and former collegiate and professional football Joey Matthew Browner (born May 15, 1960 in Warren Ohio) is a former American Football Strong safety for the Minnesota Vikings Bobby Bryant was a Cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings during the days of the Purple People Eaters (late 1960s thru early 1970s Anthony Carter (born September 17, 1960 in Riviera Beach Florida) is a former American football Wide receiver. Christopher D Carter (born November 25, 1965) is a former American football player in the NFL. Jeffrey Allen Christy (born February 3, 1969) was an American football center for the Arizona Cardinals, the Minnesota Vikings Greg Jerome Coleman (born September 9, 1954 in Jacksonville, Florida) is a retired American football punter who had a 12-year Frederick William Cox is a former National Football League kicker for the Minnesota Vikings throughout his career (1963-1977 Rick Danmeier (born April 8, 1952 in St Paul Minnesota) is a former professional American football player who was a Placekicker Jack Lebron Del Rio Jr (born April 4, 1963 in Castro Valley California) is a former American football player and is the current head coach Stephen Whitfield "Steve" Dils (born December 8, 1955 in Seattle Washington) is a retired American football Quarterback David Tukatahi Dixon (born January 5, 1969 in Papakura New Zealand) is a former American football guard who played eleven professional Christopher John Doleman (born October 16, 1961 in Indianapolis Indiana) is a former American Football Defensive end who played in William Henry Dozier Jr is a former professional Baseball Outfielder and American football Running back star especially at Penn State Carl Eller (born January 25, 1942) was a professional American football player in the National Football League from 1964 through 1979 Jim Finks ( August 31, 1927 - May 8, 1994) was an American sports executive primarily for American football. Paul Richard Flatley (b January 30 1941, Richmond Indiana) was a Wide receiver in the National Football League from 1963 Chuck Foreman (born Walter E Forman on October 26, 1950 in Frederick Maryland) was an NFL football player Richard Joseph Gannon (born December 20 1965 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a retired football Quarterback, who achieved John Rally Gilliam (born August 7, 1945 in Greenwood South Carolina) was an American football Wide receiver. Harry Peter "Bud" Grant Jr (born May 20 1927 is the longtime former American football Head coach of the Minnesota Vikings of the National Robert Lee Grim (born May 8, 1945 in Oakland California) is a former American football player in the National Football League who Ross Cooper "Rip" Hawkins (born April 21, 1939 in Winchester Tennessee) is a former professional American football player Walter Hilgenberg ( September 19, 1942 - September 23, 2008) is a former professional American football player Timothy Edward Irwin (born December 13, 1958) was an Offensive tackle in the NFL. Qadry Rahmadan Ismail, nicknamed the Missile, (born November 8, 1970 in Newark, New Jersey) is a former professional American Clinton "Clint" Jones (born 24 May, 1945) was a professional football player in the United States from 1967 until 1973 Hassan Ameer Jones (born July 2, 1964 in Clearwater Florida) is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Andrew Jordan Jr (born June 21, 1972 in Charlotte North Carolina) is a former professional American football Tight end in Steven Russell Jordan (born January 10, 1961 in Phoenix Arizona) is a former American football Tight end who played his entire career Joseph Robert Kapp (born March 19, 1938 in Santa Fe, New Mexico) is a former professional American and Canadian football Karl Otto Kassulke (born March 20, 1941 in Milwaukee Wisconsin) is a former professional American football player Thomas Francis Kramer (born March 7, 1955 in San Antonio Texas) is an American former professional football player who was a Paul James Krause (born February 19, 1942 in Flint, Michigan) is a former professional American football Defensive back Gary Larsen (born March 13, 1942 in Fargo North Dakota) was a Defensive tackle in the NFL and played college football at Concordia Robert Melville Lee (born August 7, 1946 in Columbus Ohio) is a former professional American football player Carl Lee (born February 6, 1961 in South Charleston West Virginia) is a former professional American football player who played Cornerback Leo Lewis (born September 17, 1956 in Columbia Missouri) is a former professional American football player who played Wide receiver Everett Lindsay (born September 18, 1970 in Burlington Iowa) and raised in Raleigh North Carolina, attended the University of Mississippi Jim Lindsey (born 1944-11-24 in Caldwell Arkansas) is a former American football player who was a Running back for the Minnesota Vikings Robert Ross Lurtsema (born March 29, 1942 in Grand Rapids Michigan) is a former American football Defensive end in the Elisha Archibald Manning III (born May 19 1949 in Drew Mississippi) is a former American football Quarterback in the National Football League Ed Marinaro (born March 31, 1950 in New York New York) is an American Actor and former football player Jim Marshall (born December 30, 1937 Danville Kentucky) played College football at Ohio State University. Doug Martin (born May 22, 1957 in Fairfield California) is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Minnesota Thomas Cyril Mason (born July 8, 1939 in Lake Charles, Louisiana) is a former American football Running back in the Edward McDaniel (born February 23, 1969 in Batesburg-Leesville South Carolina) is a former American football Linebacker in the Randall McDaniel (born December 19 1964) is a former Offensive guard in the National Football League. Hugh Edward McElhenny (born December 31, 1928 in Los Angeles California) was an American football Running back in the NFL James Robert "Jim" McMahon (born August 21, 1959 in Jersey City New Jersey) is a former American football player playing collegiately Frederick Arnold McNeill (born May 6, 1952) was a Linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League for 12 Mike Merriweather (born 1960 is a retired American football Linebacker who played for the National Football League (NFL Pittsburgh Steelers Keith Millard (born March 18 1962 in Pleasanton California) is a former American football Defensive tackle who played nine seasons for the Minnesota Harold Warren Moon (born November 18, 1956 in Los Angeles California) is a former American and Canadian football Quarterback Harold Morrow (born February 24, 1973 in Maplesville Alabama) is a former National Football League fullback for the Minnesota Randall Gene Moss (born February 13, 1977 in Rand, West Virginia) is an American football Wide receiver for the New Michael Rene Mularkey (born November 19, 1961 in Fort Lauderdale Florida) is the Offensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons. Mark Mullaney (born April 30, 1953 in Denver Colorado) is a former American professional football player who was selected by the Minnesota Darrin Milo Nelson (born January 2, 1959 in Sacramento California) is a former professional American football player in the National Football Alapati Noga (born September 16 1965 in Fagasa American Samoa) is a former American football Defensive lineman who played seven seasons in the Dave Osborn (born March 18, 1943 in Everett Washington) is a former professional American football player who played Running back Alan Cedric Page (born August 7, 1945 in Canton Ohio) is a Jurist and former professional American football player David Lee Palmer (born November 19, 1972 in Birmingham Alabama) is a former professional American football Wide receiver James Francis "Jim" Prestel (born June 28, 1937 in Indianapolis, Indiana) is a former professional football player John Randle (born December 12, 1967 in Hearne Texas) is a former NFL Defensive tackle who played for the Minnesota Vikings Ahmad Rashād (born Robert Earl Moore November 19, 1949 in Portland, Oregon) is an Emmy award-winning sportscaster (mostly Jake Reed may refer to Jake Reed (American football player, former wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints Jake Reed drummer Garet Neal Reichow (born May 19, 1934 in Decorah Iowa) is a former American professional football player Fuad Reveiz (born February 24, 1963 in Bogotá, Colombia) is a former Placekicker for the Miami Dolphins, the San Richard Sean Salisbury (born March 9, 1963) is an American former ESPN football analyst and former NFL and CFL Quarterback Todd Scott was an American football player who played Defensive back for four different NFL teams Joseph Spence Senser (born August 18, 1956 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania) is a former professional American football player Ed Sharockman (born November 4, 1939 in St Clair Pennsylvania) is a former professional American football player Jeffrey Glenn Siemon (born June 2, 1950 in Rochester Minnesota) is a former professional American football player and an inductee in the Robert Scott Smith (born March 4, 1972 in Euclid Ohio) is a former American football Running back who played with the Ohio State Korey Damont Stringer ( May 8 1974 &ndash August 1 2001) was an American football player who died from complications brought Scott Studwell (born August 27, 1954 in Evansville Indiana) is a former professional American football player Milton John Sunde (born February 1, 1942 in Minneapolis Minnesota) was a guard in the National Football League for the Douglas A Sutherland (born April 1, 1948 in Superior Wisconsin) is a former American football Defensive tackle in the Francis Asbury Tarkenton (born February 3, 1940) is a former American football player TV personality and computer software executive Henry Thomas (born January 12, 1965) is a former Defensive tackle in the National Football League. Orlando Thomas (born October 21, 1972) is a former Defensive back who played in the NFL. Michael Peter Tice (born February 2, 1959 in Bayshore, New York) is an American football National Football League Henry Michael "Mick" Tingelhoff (born May 22, 1940) was a football center from 1962-1978 John Turner (born February 22, 1956 in Miami Florida) is a former professional American football player Norman Mack "Norm" Van Brocklin ( March 15, 1926 &ndash May 2, 1983) Stu Voigt is a former NFL Tight end.Voigt was born in 1948 in the rough and tumble Westmorland district of Madison, Wisconsin. Herschel Walker (born March 3, 1962 in Wrightsville Georgia) is a former American football player who played at The University of Chris Walsh (born December 12, 1968 in Cleveland Ohio) is a former American football Wide receiver who played 11 seasons in the Lonnie Warwick (born September 19, 1942 in Raleigh West Virginia) is a former professional American football player Dewayne Neron Washington (born December 27, 1972 in Durham North Carolina) is a former American football Cornerback in the NFL There were two wide receivers in the NFL named Gene Washington for the other see Gene Washington Eugene Washington (born January 25 Charlie West (born August 31, 1946 in Big Spring Texas) is a former safety who played for three National Football League teams Edward Alvin White (born April 4, 1947 in La Mesa, California) is a former American football player Sammy White (born March 3, 1954 in Winnsboro, Louisiana) is a former American football Wide receiver in the NFL Maurece Jabari "Moe" Williams (born July 26, 1974 in Columbus Georgia) is a former American football Running back Charles Wade Wilson (born February 1, 1959 in Commerce Texas) is a former American football Quarterback who played for the Minnesota Roy Charles Winston (born September 15, 1940 in Baton Rouge Louisiana) is a former professional American football player Nate Wright played professional American football in the NFL from 1969-1980 Anthony Ronald "Ron" Yary (born July 16, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, United States) is a former professional American Rickey Young (born December 7, 1953 in Mobile Alabama) is a former American football Running back who played nine seasons in Norman Mack "Norm" Van Brocklin ( March 15, 1926 &ndash May 2, 1983) 363 | - |
| Bud Grant | 1967-1983 | 151 | 87 | 5 | . Harry Peter "Bud" Grant Jr (born May 20 1927 is the longtime former American football Head coach of the Minnesota Vikings of the National 634 | 1968-71, 1973-78, 1980, 1982 |
| Les Steckel | 1984 | 3 | 13 | 0 | . Les Steckel (born July 1, 1946) was a coach of the Minnesota Vikings for one brief season in 1984 188 | - |
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| Jerry Burns | 1986-1991 | 52 | 43 | 0 | . For other people named Burns see Burns (disambiguation. Jerome Burns (born January 24, 1927 in Detroit Michigan 547 | 1987-89 |
| Dennis Green | 1992-2001 | 97 | 62 | 0 | . Dennis "Denny" Green (born February 17, 1949 in Harrisburg Pennsylvania) is a former American football Head coach. 610 | 1992-94, 1996-2000 |
| Mike Tice | 2001-2005 | 32 | 33 | 0 | . Michael Peter Tice (born February 2, 1959 in Bayshore, New York) is an American football National Football League 492 | 2004 |
| Brad Childress | 2006- present | 14 | 18 | 0 | . Brad Childress (born June 27, 1956 in Aurora, Illinois, US) is a professional American football coach. 438 | - |
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The Vikings' flagship radio station is KFAN-AM (1130). Zygmunt "Zygi" Wilf (born April 22, 1950 in Germany) is the principal owner of the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football Rob Brzezinski is the current Vice President of Football Operations for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. Rick Spielman is currently the Vice President of Player Personnel of the NFL 's Minnesota Vikings. Scott Studwell (born August 27, 1954 in Evansville Indiana) is a former professional American football player Brad Childress (born June 27, 1956 in Aurora, Illinois, US) is a professional American football coach. Leslie Antonio Frazier (born April 3, 1959 in Columbus, Mississippi) was a Cornerback / safety in the National Football Darrell Bevell (b in Yuma Arizona) is the current Minnesota Vikings Offensive Coordinator and former University of Wisconsin-Madison four-year Eric Bieniemy Jr (born August 15, 1969 in New Orleans Louisiana) is a former professional American football Running back in the Jimmie Olden Johnson Jr (born October 6, 1966 in Augusta, Georgia) is a former professional American football player who played Pat Morris (born April 7, 1954 in Cleveland Ohio) is the Offensive line coach for the National Football League 's The following is a list of current National Football League (NFL team staffs__NOEDITSECTION__ AFC East Buffalo Bills Miami Dolphins KFAN (1130 AM) is a Sports Talk radio station in the Minneapolis-St The games are also heard on the "KFAN Radio Network" in Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota, and North Dakota, as well as many other outlets. Minnesota ( Native Americans demonstrated the name to early settlers Wisconsin ( or wɪˈskɑnsɨn (French Ouisconsin) is one of the fifty United States of America, located in the north central part of the United States South Dakota ( is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States of America. North Dakota ( is a state located in the Midwestern and Western regions of the United States of America. Paul Allen has been the play-by-play announcer since the 2002 NFL season and Pete Bercich is the analyst, who began his first season in 2007. Play-by-play, in Broadcasting, is a North American term and means the reporting of a Sporting event with a Voiceover describing the details of the action The 2002 season of the National Football League (NFL was the 83rd one played by the major professional American football league in the United Pete Bercich (born December 23, 1971 in Joliet Illinois] is a former professional American football player who played Linebacker
Telecasts of preseason games not shown on national networks are aired on KSTP-TV (Channel 5) in the Twin Cities with Ron Franklin doing play-by-play. KSTP-TV, channel 5 is the ABC affiliate for the Twin Cities. Its transmitter is located in Shoreview Minnesota. Ron Franklin (born February 2, 1942 in Jackson Mississippi) is an American Sportscaster, who joined ESPN in 1987
Notes and references
- ^ Quirk, Jim (1998). THE MINNEAPOLIS MARINES: MINNESOTA'S FORGOTTEN NFL TEAM. Professional Football Researchers Association. Retrieved on 2007-04-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to
- ^ a b c d e Minnesota Vikings. Pro Football Hall of Fame. Retrieved on 2007-04-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Minnesota Vikings. Sports E-Cyclopedia. Retrieved on 2007-04-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w History: Team Timeline. Viking Update (2002-07-19). See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Retrieved on 2007-04-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to
- ^ The Purple People Eaters. Viking Update (2001-07-19). Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Retrieved on 2007-04-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to
- ^ Super Bowl IV. Super Bowl I-X Collector's Set [DVD]. NFL Productions, LLC.
- ^ All-Time Super Bowl Odds. The Sports Network. Retrieved on 2007-04-25. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar.
- ^ The Famous Hail Mary Pass. Viking Update (2001-07-20). Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold Retrieved on 2007-04-25. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar.
- ^ a b FRAN TARKENTON. Pro Football Hall of Fame. Retrieved on 2007-04-29. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans.
- ^ BUD GRANT. Pro Football Hall of Fame. Retrieved on 2007-04-30. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule
- ^ NFL Scoreboard: Recap: St. Louis 49, Minnesota 37. CNN Sports Illustrated (2000-01-16). CNN Sports Illustrated (or CNN/SI for short was a 24-hour sports news channel 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Retrieved on 2007-05-04. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV
- ^ 2000 Minnesota Vikings Statistics & Players - Pro-Football-Reference.com
- ^ ESPN.com - NFL - Vikings' Smith surprises with retirement
- ^ ESPN.com - Green, Vikings agree to buyout
- ^ 2004 Minnesota Vikings Statistics & Players - Pro-Football-Reference.com
- ^ ESPN - Eagles outplay self-destructing Vikings - NFL Football Recap
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- ^ OP firm develops NFL's Vikings mascot - Kansas City Business Journal:
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See also
External links
- Minnesota Vikings Official Website
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- Star Tribune Coverage of the Minnesota Vikings
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