Club History & Eras
25 entries in the Minnesota Vikings compendium.
Metropolitan Stadium EraHome of the Twins and Vikings from 1961 to 1981Fran Tarkenton Quarterback EraThe Scrambler's arm and grit forged the Vikings' legendary early identity.1960 Expansion EntryThe purple and gold rise from the Midwest in a new NFL chapter.Purple People Eaters DefenseMeet at the quarterback.Adrian Peterson Rookie SeasonThe explosive 2007 debut that redefined the Vikings' offense and launched a legendary career, despite falling…Mike Zimmer Head Coach EraA decade of grit, defensive steel, and the relentless pursuit of the NFC title.Adrian Peterson MVP SeasonFrom a shattered knee to the league's MVP: the greatest single-season comeback in football history.Dennis Green Coaching TenureDennis Green brought hope and high-octane offense to the Metrodome.Brett Favre Signing TenureA historical impossibility: Brett Favre never played for the Minnesota Vikings.Metropolitan StadiumHome of the Twins and Vikings from 1961 to 1981, now the site of the Mall of America.Super Bowl IVThe AFL champion Kansas City Chiefs defeated the NFL champion Minnesota Vikings 23–7 in Super Bowl IV.Brett FavreThe gunslinger who rewrote the NFL record books and spent his final two seasons with the Minnesota Vikings.Mike TiceFormer Vikings head coach who led the team to offensive records.Randall CunninghamRandall Cunningham led the Vikings to a 15–1 season in 1998, setting an NFL points record and earning…Dennis GreenDennis Green coached the Minnesota Vikings from 1992 to 2001, leading them to eight playoff appearances in…Brad ChildressFormer Vikings head coach who led the team to the 2009 NFC Championship Game.Truth Hurts (song)A sleeper hit that became a self-empowerment anthem.NFC NorthA historic NFL division known for cold-weather rivalries.Higher (Creed song)Creed's breakthrough hit about lucid dreaming.Ownership of the Minnesota VikingsOwnership history marked by legal disputes and multiple sales.Tailgate (How I Met Your Mother)Marshall tailgates at his father's grave on New Year's Day.Little MinnesotaRobin pretends to be from Minnesota; Ted's sister visits.Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance CenterMinnesota Vikings' headquarters and practice facility in Eagan.Skol, VikingsFight song of the Minnesota Vikings, introduced around the team's 1961 founding.Minnesota Vikings CheerleadersOfficial cheer squad of the Minnesota Vikings since 1984.
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