Honours & Records
12 entries in the Minnesota Vikings compendium.
Fran Tarkenton NFL MVP AwardOne of two MVPs in franchise history, earned by the legendary Fran Tarkenton in a definingSuper Bowl IX AppearanceThe Purple People Eaters squared off against the Steel Curtain in this classic 1975 champiAlan Page Defensive Player of the YearThe Purple Shield's finest anchor and a one-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year.Vikings All-Time Rushing Yards RecordThe gold standard of Viking ground power and endurance.1973 NFC ChampionshipA dominant defensive performance propels the Vikings to a decisive victory and a trip to S1975 NFC ChampionshipA freezing afternoon in Bloomington where a single missed field goal shattered hopes for aSuper Bowl IV AppearanceThe heartbreaking final hurdle of the Purple People Eaters' first golden age.Fran Tarkenton Career MVPThe Purple Cannon: The legendary quarterback who defined the Vikings' golden era.Gale Sayers 1968 NFL Rookie of the Year (Vikings)Gale Sayers was a Chicago Bear, not a Viking; his rookie year belongs to the Windy City.Super Bowl VIII AppearanceIn Houston, the Purple People Eaters fell to the perfect season Dolphins.1974 NFC ChampionshipA heartbreaking home defeat that kept the Vikings from Super Bowl IX.Paul Krause All-Time Interception LeaderThe Viking who changed the safety position forever while owning the unbreakable career int
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