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2 days ago · Fran Tarkenton. Rewriting the record books for scrambling quarterbacks in his era, Tarkenton had 3,674 rushing yards at the time of his retirement -- the most by a quarterback in NFL history. He ...
2 days ago · 3) 2 Vikings Make the Cut as Top Players in NFL History: One could argue that Fran Tarkenton deserves a spot on the list. But, to be sure, there can be little debate about the inclusions. Defensive tackle Alan Page and wide receiver Randy Moss fully earned the honor.
20 hours ago · Starr was named to four Pro Bowls. He was All-Pro only once. He shared the NFL with Unitas, of course, which limited his All Pro opportunities. But the Pro Bowl quarterbacks in 1967, when Starr led the Packers to their fifth NFL championship and a win in Super Bowl II, were Unitas, Roman Gabriel, Sonny Jurgensen, Don Meredith and Fran Tarkenton.
3 days ago · “Though he had no sacks in Super Bowl IX — no Steeler did — he batted down three passes and repeatedly flushed Fran Tarkenton from the pocket in a game the Steelers won, 16-6, and held Minnesota to nine first downs and 119 yards in offense,” Turney wrote.
5 days ago · Holding an esteemed status as a true icon for the Minnesota Vikings, Fran Tarkenton led the team with unmatched determination and prowess after being drafted in the third round.
5 days ago · Over 100 sports fans have voted on the 20+ athletes on Every Minnesota Vikings Player In The Football Hall Of Fame. Current Top 3: Alan Page, Fran Tarkenton, ...
20 hours ago · Bradshaw joined Fran Tarkenton, Bob Griese as well as Staubach as the only quarterbacks to start at least three Super Bowls. The only quarterbacks to start more Super Bowls than Staubach and Bradshaw are John Elway, who guided the Broncos to five Super Bowls, and Tom Brady, who started in ten Super Bowls (nine with the Patriots, one with the Buccaneers). 49ers quarterback Joe Montana, Bills ...
