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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.
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In Fran's final seven years with the Vikings (1972-1978), he led Minnesota to six NFC Central Division titles and three Super Bowl appearances. He was named first- or second-team All-NFL three times and selected to play in nine Pro Bowls during his career.
Apr 4, 2022 · Tarkenton played in three Super Bowls, was a nine-time Pro Bowler, a first and second-team All-Pro once each, league MVP, league passing yards, league passing touchdowns, and league passing completion percentage leader one time each, and winner of the Bert Bell Award.
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...
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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.
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...
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...
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.
