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Tarkenton was a No. 3 draft pick of the 1961 Vikings. He became the starting quarterback early in his rookie season and continued his outstanding performances for the next six seasons. But in 1967, he was sent to the New York Giants in a trade that netted the Vikings two No. 1 and two No. 2 draft picks over a three-year period.
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 NFL's...
Sep 17, 2021 · Sept. 17, 1961: The day Fran Tarkenton and the Vikings arrived. Sixty years ago today, the expansion Vikings upset the Bears 37-13 behind four Tarkenton touchdown passes (and a fifth rushing)...
Jul 11, 2021 · In the defining moment of the defining game of his career, on a day that doubled as the most devastating of his life, Fran Tarkenton wanted to go with his gut. He wanted to run it. It was...
Position: Quarterback. Years: 1958-1960. Place of Birth: Richmond, VA. Date of Birth: Feb 03, 1940. Jersey Number: 10. Height: 6-1. Weight: 185. High School: Athens, GA (Athens HS) When Bud Grant was head football coach of the Minnesota Vikings of the NFL, he called Fran Tarkenton "the greatest quarterback to ever play the game."
190. Arms. Hands. Experience. 18. College. Georgia. Hometown. Latest on QB Fran Tarkenton including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on NFL.com.
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.
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