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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...
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...
190. Arms. Hands. Experience. 18. College. Georgia. Hometown. Latest on QB Fran Tarkenton including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on NFL.com.
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...
Hall of Fame. Fran Tarkenton. School. Georgia. Induction. 1987. 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)
Aug 9, 2004 · Fran Tarkenton, inducted in 1986 to professional football’s Hall of Fame as one of the game’s greatest quarterbacks, first became known as a standout high school and college quarterback in Athens. He led the Athens High School Trojans to a state championship in 1955 and the University of Georgia Bulldogs to the Southeastern Conference (SEC ...
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