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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.
Apr 4, 2022 · In 18 years, he passed for a total of 47,003 yards, 342 touchdowns, 266 interceptions, and had 3,674 rushing yards and 32 rushing touchdowns. At the time, Tarkenton’s totals were NFL records. His passing yards, passing touchdowns, and rushing yards all rank in the top 12 in league history.
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...
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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Jul 11, 2016 · 1.27M subscribers. Subscribed. 2.5K. 305K views 7 years ago. Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Fran Tarkenton comes in at number 91 on NFL Films' "The Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players" list...
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