Joining the NFL in 1961, the Minnesota Vikings quickly became one of the league's most successful teams. While they have not won a Super Bowl, the Vikings have appeared in four: IV, VIII, IX and XI. Quarterback Fran Tarkenton led the Vikings to the latter three. Other great players who have appeared in Viking purple include Carl Eller, Jim Finks, Bud Grant, Paul Krause, Alan Page, Ron Yary, Cris Carter, Herschel Walker,
Randy Moss, John Randle and Daunte Culpepper .
With a gutty goal-line stand and one big heave by Gus Frerotte, the Minnesota Vikings grabbed control of the NFC North and sent Kyle Orton and the Chicago Bears home with a humbling defeat.
Publ.Date : Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:18:24 GMTMinnesota Vikings right tackle Artis Hicks was scratched from a pivotal NFC North game against Chicago on Sunday night with a right elbow injury.
Publ.Date : Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:06:32 GMTDevin Hester caught a 65-yard touchdown pass from Kyle Orton to give the Chicago Bears a 7-0 lead over the Minnesota Vikings in the first quarter Sunday night.
Publ.Date : Mon, 01 Dec 2008 02:31:58 GMTThe Minnesota Vikings’ 34-14 victory over the Chicago Bears gave the squad a leg up in the NFC North division, and it gave NBC a victory on Sunday night.
Publ.Date : Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:43:50 GMTThe Chicago Bears lost starting defensive tackle Dusty Dvoracek to what coach Lovie Smith called a "serious" arm injury during their 34-14 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night.
Publ.Date : Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:48:26 GMT
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The team's nicknames include Purple People Eaters and The Norse Force.
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