Fran Tarkenton Minnesota Vikings Leading QB

18-year veteran quarterback. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1986. As a rookie in 1961 he came off the bench and passed for 4 touchdowns to lead Minnesota past the Chicago Bears in the Vikings very first NFL game. Still holds the teams All-Time Quarterback wins with 91 as well as the most 100+ Passer Rating Games in a Career with 40. 1st-Team All-Pro in 1975 as well as the NFL MVP that year. 4 Pro Bowls as a Viking and 3 Super Bowl appearances. 1964 Pro Bowl MVP.

Fran Tarkenton Minnesota Vikings Quarterback

NFL Quarterback was a third-round pick in 1961 from Georgia. 18 total seasons between the Minnesota Vikings (1961-66, 1972-78) and the New York Giants (1967-1971). An instant star with 4 TD passes coming off the bench to beat the Bears 37-13 in the 1st game in Minnesota Vikings franchise history vs. Chicago (9/17/61). Traded to New York Giants in 1967 and then back again to the Vikings in 1972. At his retirement in 1978 he led all lifetime NFL passers in attempts (6,467), completions (3,686), passing yards (47,003) and TD passes (342). The 1975 NFL Most Valuable Player. Rushed for 3,674 yards and 22 touchdowns. Led Vikings to 3 Super Bowls (VIII, IX, XI). A 4-time All-NFL selection. Played in 5 Pro Bowls representing Minnesota. Member of 50 Greatest Vikings team named in 2010. Born February 3, 1940, in Richmond, VA. Inducted into the Vikings Ring of Honor on September 9, 1998.

Fran Tarkenton Vikings Hall of Fame

In 1986 was the first Viking to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Retired in 1978 holding the NFL career records for passing yards (47,003), completions (3,686) and touchdown passes (342). Led Minnesota to 6 NFC Central titles, 4 NFC Championship Games and 3 Super Bowls.

Fran Tarkenton New York Giants Quarterback

In 1967 was traded to the New York Giants for 2-1st round picks and 2-2nd round picks. A pro Bowler 4 of his 5 seasons there the Giants just couldn't win enough games to get into the playoffs. His career records as a Giant : 69 starts - 33 wins, 13,905 yards, 1898 attempts & 1051 completions - a 55.4% completed - 103 TDs and 72 interceptions. He was traded back to the Vikings in 1972.

Fran Tarkenton Escapes Frank Bosch of the Redskins

Already well know for his scrambling talents he continued to elude defenders even while he was a New York Giant. In his 5 seasons there he ran for 1126 yards, 10 touchdowns and managed a 5.3 YPC average.

LC Greenwood Pressures Fran Tarkenton in Super Bowl IX

The Steel Curtain Descends. Super Bowl IX was without a doubt, one of his less-distinguishing games. Against the dominating Steelers defense he threw 3 interceptions and finished with a woeful 14.1 QB rating. The Vikings offense didn't score a touchdown. Pictured above, Steelers All-Pro LC Greenwood applies pressure while another All-Pro, #59 linebacker Jack Ham covers up veteran runner Dave Osborn (#41).

Brian Schweda Saints and Fran Tarkington Giants

Eluding Brian Schweda of the Saints. Well known for his scrambling - as of 2019 is still the Vikings #12 All-Time Leading Rusher with 2548 yards and 22 rushing touchdowns. Had a 52-yard TD run against the Rams in 1961.

Fran Tarkenton Scrambles Against the Cowboys

Well known for his scrambling - as of 2019 is still the Vikings #12 All-Time Leading Rusher with 2548 yards and 22 rushing touchdowns. Had a 52-yard TD run against the Rams in 1961.

Fran Tarkenton Vikings NFL Pic

NFL Quarterback was a third-round pick in 1961 from Georgia. 18 total seasons between the Minnesota Vikings (1961-66, 1972-78) and the New York Giants (1967-1971). An instant star with 4 TD passes coming off the bench to beat the Bears 37-13 in the 1st game in Minnesota Vikings franchise history vs. Chicago (9/17/61). Traded to New York Giants in 1967 and then back again to the Vikings in 1972. At his retirement in 1978 he led all lifetime NFL passers in attempts (6,467), completions (3,686), passing yards (47,003) and TD passes (342). The 1975 NFL Most Valuable Player. Rushed for 3,674 yards and 22 touchdowns. Led Vikings to 3 Super Bowls (VIII, IX, XI). A 4-time All-NFL selection. Played in 5 Pro Bowls representing Minnesota. Member of 50 Greatest Vikings team named in 2010. Born February 3, 1940, in Richmond, VA. Inducted into the Vikings Ring of Honor on September 9, 1998.