Wide Receiver John Gilliam With Charlie West #40 In Top Photo.  Ron Yary #73 And Stu Voigt #83 Blocking

Another photo of Fran Tarkenton.

1969 Vikings against the Detroit Lions...Joe Kapp getting ready to take the ball from center Mick Tingelhoff. The Vikings won this game 24-10

Dave Osborn scores against the Rams in 1969 playoff game.  

1975 Viking - Packer game at a snowy Met. #10 is Fran Tarkenton. #44 is Chuck Foreman. #35 is Robert Miller. At center hiking the ball is Mick Tingelhoff.

Minnesota Vikings waiting to go back in.   #70 Jim Marshall, #88 Alan Page, #81 Carl Eller and #20 Bobby Bryant  

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Sammy White in a 1977 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. This is the game that Fran Tarkenton broke his leg. The Vikings won 42-10

MN Vikings Bud Grant 1927 - 2023.   Was head coach for the Vikings from 1967 - 1983 and again in 1985.  158 wins.  Elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1994. Three sport star at the University of MN (Football, Basketball and Baseball). Played in the NBA for the Minneapolis Lakers, Played in the NFL for the Eagles.  Played and coached in the CFL and won 4 Grey Cups.  A life well lived.  

Francis Tarkenton dropping back to pass. I'm guessing this is 1963. #20 behind Fran is running back Tommy Mason. Tommy was the Vikings #1 draft choice in 1961. Fran was drafted in the 3rd round. Just as an FYI, Middle Linebacker Rip Hawkins was the 2nd round draft choice. Pretty good hall for that first draft.

Gene Washington. 1970 Topps Football Card

Paul Krause - I believe this is a 1977 game against the Cincinnati Bengals.  If so, this is the game Fran Tarkenton broke his leg