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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. He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs, where he was recognized as a twice first-team All-SEC, and was ...
Fran Tarkenton Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College | Pro-Football-Reference.com. Francis Asbury Tarkenton (The Scrambler) Position: QB Throws: Right. 6-0 , 190lb (183cm, 86kg) Born: February 3. in Richmond, VA. More bio, uniform, draft info. Hall of Fame. 9x Pro Bowl. 1x All-Pro. 1975 AP MVP. 1975 UPI NFC MVP. 1975 NEA MVP.
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.
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...
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...
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