Minnesota Vikings (original) (raw)
The Minnesota Vikings are a National Football League team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Founded: 1961 (NFL expansion)
Home stadium: Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis
Former stadium: Metropolitan Stadium (1961-1981)
Uniform colors: Purple and Gold (or White, Purple and Gold)
Helmet design: purple with a white viking horn
League championships won: NFL 1969
Super Bowl appearances: IV (lost), VIII (lost), IX (lost), XI (lost)
Franchise history
Players of note
Pro Football Hall of Famers:
- Paul Krause
- Alan Page
- Fran Tarkenton
- Ron Yary
- Bud Grant Head Coach
- Jim Finks General Manager
Current stars:
- Daunte Culpepper
- Randy Moss
Retired numbers:
- Korey Stringer 77
- Alan Page 88
- Fran Tarkenton 10
- Mick Tingelhoff 53
- Jim Marshall 70
Not to be forgotten:
- Matt Blair
- Cris Carter
- Jack Del Rio
- Joe Kapp
- Tommy Kramer
- Gary Anderson