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Francis Asbury Tarkenton (born February 3, 1940) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons, primarily with the Minnesota Vikings. He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs, where he was recognized as a twice first-team All-SEC, and was selected by the Vikings in the ...
Position: QB Throws: Right. 6-0 , 190lb (183cm, 86kg) Born: February 3. , 1940. in Richmond, VA (Age: 84-076d) College: ( ) : 148 (11th overall since 1960) High School: ( ) Draft: in the 3rd round (29th overall) of the ., in the 5th round (35th overall) of the .
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.
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 · Fran Tarkenton turns 84: Five fast facts on Vikings legend and Hall of Fame quarterback's birthday - CBSSports.com. NFL Draft. Mock Drafts. Fran Tarkenton turns 84: Five fast facts on...
Nov 4, 2021 · Pro Football Hall of Famer and entrepreneur Fran Tarkenton can recount the exact moment when his future was a blank slate that needed paint, and fast. He was a college backup quarterback at the...
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