Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings were established in 1960 and joined the NFL in 1961. They are also known for their iconic colors: purple, gold, and white. They are also known as the Purple People Eaters. Right now, the owner of this franchise is Zygi Wilf. He has owned this franchise since 2005. The Minnesota Vikings relocated to different home arenas where they play their home games.
Histry
Minnesota Vikings were founded in 1960. They joined the NFL in 1961 and the NFC in 1970, and they are still part of the NFC. In their early years, they faced many challenges, but after that, they won 1 NFL championship, 4 conference championships, 21 division championships, and 32 playoff appearances in their whole career. They have made a rich history in the NFL.
Hall of Famers
| Minnesota Vikings Hall of Famers | ||||
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| Players | ||||
| No. | Name | Position(s) | Tenure | Inducted |
| 1 | Warren Moon | QB | 1994-1996 | 2006 |
| 3 | Jan Stenerud | K | 1984-1985 | 1991 |
| 4 | Brett Favre | QB | 2009-2010 | 2016 |
| 7 | Morten Andersen | K | 2004 | 2017 |
| 10 | Fran Tarkenton | QB | 1961-1966 1972-1978 |
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| 22 | Paul Krause | S | 1968-1979 | 1998 |
| 39 | Hugh McElhenny | RB | 1961-1962 | 1970 |
| 44 | Dave Casper | TE | 1983 | 2002 |
| 53 | Mick Tingelhoff | C | 1962–1978 | 2015 |
| 56 | Chris Doleman | DE | 1985–1993, 1999 | 2012 |
| 58 | Jim Langer | C | 1980–1981 | 1987 |
| 64 | Randall McDaniel | G | 1988–1999 | 2009 |
| 65 | Gary Zimmerman | OT | 1986–1992 | 2008 |
| 73 | Ron Yary | OT | 1968–1981 | 2001 |
| 76 | Steve Hutchinson | G | 2006–2011 | 2020 |
| 80 | >Cris Carter | WR | 1990–2001 | 2013 |
| 81 | Carl Eller | DE | 1964–1978 | 2004 |
| 84 | Randy Moss | WR | 1998–2004, 2010 | 2018 |
| 88 | Alan Page | DT | 1967–1978 | 1988 |
| 93 | John Randle | DT | 1990–2000 | 2010 |
| Coaches and Executives | ||||
| Name | Position(s) | Tenure | Inducted | |
| Jim Finks | GM | 1964–1973 | 1995 | |
| Bud Grant | HC | 1967–1983, 1985 | 1994 | |
Top-Players
Alan Page
| Playoff Performance | Notable Scores | Major Teams |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 NFC championship Game • Helping the team secure a 24-14 victory and advance to their first Super Bowl appearance |
1970 NFC Championship Game Vikings 24, 49ers 14 |
Minnesota Vikings |
| 1973 NFC championship Game • Page’s defensive prowess helping Vikings won 27-10, earning a trip to Super Bowl VIII |
1973 NFC Championship GameVikings 27, Cowboys 10 | Chicago Bears |
| 1975 NFC championship Game • Page contributed significantly to the Vikings' defense in a 14-10 victory over the Los Angeles Rams, leading to another Super Bowl appearance |
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| Super Bowl IV 1970 • Although the Vikings lost 23-7, Page's performance in the game was notable |
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| Super Bowl VIII 1974 • The Vikings lost 24-7, but Page's contributions on defense were critical throughout the game |
Fran Tarkenton
| Playoff Performance | Notable Scores | Major Teams |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 NFC championship Game • Tarkenton threw for 250 yards and 2 touchdowns, leading the Vikings to a 24-14 victory and their first Super Bowl appearance |
1970 NFC Championship GameVikings 24, 49ers 14 | Minnesota Vikings |
| 1973 NFC championship Game • Throwing for 200 yards and 2 touchdowns in a 27-10 victory, earning another trip to the Super Bowl |
1973 NFC Championship GameVikings 27, Cowboys 10 | New York Giants |
| 1974 NFC championship Game • Tarkenton threw for 200 yards and 1 touchdown, helping the Vikings secure a 14-10 victory and another Super Bowl appearance |
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| Super Bowl VIII 1974 • Throwing for 102 yards and 1 interception as the Vikings lost 24-7 |
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| Super Bowl IX 1975 • Tarkenton threw for 102 yards and 1 touchdown, but the Vikings lost 16-6 in a hard-fought battle |
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| Super Bowl XI 1976 • Throwing for 175 yards and 2 interceptions as the Vikings lost 32-14 |
Randy Moss
| Playoff Performance | Notable Scores | Major Teams |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 NFC Wild Card Game • Moss caught 3 passes for 75 yards and 1 touchdown, helping the Vikings secure a 27-10 victory |
2007 AFC Championship GamePatriots 21, Chargers 12 | Minnesota Vikings |
| 2000 NFC championship Game • Moss had a standout game with 5 receptions for 160 yards and 1 touchdown, but the Vikings lost 41-0 |
Super Bowl XLIIPatriots 14, Giants 17 | New England Patriots |
| 2007 AFC Championship Game • Moss caught 5 passes for 103 yards and 1 touchdown, contributing to the Patriots' 21-12 victory |
San Francisco 49ers | |
| Super Bowl XLII 2008 • Moss had 5 receptions for 62 yards and 1 touchdown, but the Patriots lost 17-14 in a dramatic upset |
Oakland Raiders | |
| Super Bowl XLVII 2013 • Moss caught 2 passes for 41 yards, but the 49ers lost 34-31 |