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Francis Asbury Tarkenton (born February 3, 1940), nicknamed "the Scrambler", is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons, primarily with the Minnesota Vikings.
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- Georgia (1958–1960)
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- Richmond, VA, USA
- February 3, 1940
Apr 4, 2022 · Tarkenton played in three Super Bowls, was a nine-time Pro Bowler, a first and second-team All-Pro once each, league MVP, league passing yards, league passing touchdowns, and league passing completion percentage leader one time each, and winner of the Bert Bell Award.
In Fran's final seven years with the Vikings (1972-1978), he led Minnesota to six NFC Central Division titles and three Super Bowl appearances. He was named first- or second-team All-NFL three times and selected to play in nine Pro Bowls during his career.
Feb 3, 2024 · He is still the Minnesota Vikings ' career leader in passing yards and touchdown passes. In honor of his 84th birthday (he was born on Feb. 3, 1940), here are five fast facts on one of the...
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Jul 25, 2021 · Tarkenton set records for passing yards (47,003), completions (3,686), attempts (6,467), and touchdowns (342) at the time of his retirement. Despite not winning a Super Bowl, Fran easily made...
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As a quarterback, he led Athens High School to the Georgia state championship, the University of Georgia to the Southeastern Conference title, and the Minnesota Vikings to three Super Bowls. He is the son of Dallas Tarkenton, a Pentecostal minister, and is named after Francis Asbury, a famous Methodist bishop.