HOF Defensive End #81 Carl Eller.

Minnesota Fullback Bill Brown. Bill played for the Vikings from 1962 - 1974. The first photo is Bill playing against the Packers and getting the ball from Joe Kapp in 1969. The 2nd photo is from the Kansas City Chiefs game in 1970. #63 is Chiefs linebacker Willie Lanier. The Topps football card is from 1970. Drafted by the Chicago Bears in 1961, Bill was traded to the Vikings in 1962. By the end of his career, he was the Vikings leading career ground gainer. He was tough as nails and dished out as much punishment as he got. Butkas and Nitchke both said he was the toughest running back they faced. He was also an excellent pass receiver for Fran Tarkenton and Joe Kapp. Bill passed away in 2018 at age 80.

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.

Joe Kapp in Thanksgiving 1969 game in Detroit. The Vikings won the game 27-0 clinching the Central Division crown.

From the 1969 NFL Championship game between the Vikings and Browns. #11 Joe Kapp hands off to #41 Dave Osborn. #63 is Viking left guard Jim Vellone. #67 at far left is Viking left tackle Grady Alderman. #64 is Viking right guard Milt Sunde.

Joe Kapp celebrating NFL championship against the Cleveland Browns. That is CBS broadcaster and ex NY Giant Pat Summerall in the background.

The Minnesota Vikings first #1 draft choice and our first star running back #20 Tommy Mason.

1969 Vikings - Rams playoff game at the Met. #11 Joe Kapp looking down field. #74 Melin Olsen pressuring Kapp. The Vikings won the game 23-20.

QB Joe Kapp calling signals in 1969 NFL Championship game against the Cleveland Browns.