Honours & Records
12 entries in the Minnesota Vikings compendium.
Fran Tarkenton NFL MVP AwardOne of two MVPs in franchise history, earned by the legendary Fran Tarkenton in a defining 1975 season.Super Bowl IX AppearanceThe Vikings' second Super Bowl appearance ended in a 24–7 loss to the Miami Dolphins.Alan Page Defensive Player of the YearFirst defensive player to win AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1971) and AP NFL MVP (1971)Vikings All-Time Rushing Yards RecordThe Minnesota Vikings' all-time rushing yards record is held by Adrian Peterson, who surpassed the previous…1973 NFC ChampionshipVikings defense smothered the Cowboys all afternoon, powering the team to a decisive win and a spot in Super…1975 NFC ChampionshipA freezing afternoon in Bloomington where a single missed field goal shattered hopes for a third Super Bowl.Super Bowl IV AppearanceThe heartbreaking final hurdle of the Purple People Eaters' first golden age.Fran Tarkenton Career MVPThe Purple Cannon: The legendary quarterback who defined the Vikings' golden era.Gale Sayers 1968 NFL Rookie of the Year (Vikings)Gale Sayers was a Chicago Bear, not a Viking; his rookie year belongs to the Windy City.Super Bowl VIII AppearanceIn Houston, the Purple People Eaters fell to the perfect season Dolphins.1974 NFC ChampionshipA heartbreaking home defeat that kept the Vikings from Super Bowl IX.Paul Krause All-Time Interception LeaderThe Viking who changed the safety position forever while owning the unbreakable career interception record.
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