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.
#62 Guard Ed White for the Minnesota Vikings battles #65 Defensive Tackle Dave Butz of the Washington Redskins. This was from the 1976 division playoff game held at the Met. The Vikings won the game 35-20
Lineback Lonnie Warwick
Vikings vs New York Jets in 1975 game at Metropolitan Stadium. It appears #12 QB Joe Namath has fumbled. #81 for the Vikings is DE Carl Eller and #69 is DT Doug Sutherland. #50 for the Jets is Center Wayne Mulligan. #75 for the New York Jets is Tackle Winston Hill. The Vikings won the game 29-21
Carl Eller against the Rams in Los Angeles. I think this was a 1974 game. I see #10 Fran Tarkenton in the background. #54 is Linebacker Fred McNeil. #84 for the Vikings is Tight End Steve Craig. Coach Bud Grant can be seen through Carls left arm. #84 for the Rams is wide receiver Jack Snow
One of the better photos I have seen of Viking QB Gary Cuozzo. Gary came to the Vikings in 1968 and backed up Joe Kapp. When Joe held out in 1970, the Vikings traded Joe to the Boston/New England Patriots and Gary was the Vikings starter in 1970 and 1971.
1969 - Purple People Eaters
QB Joe Kapp calling signals in 1969 NFL Championship game against the Cleveland Browns.
Minnesota Vikings QB Bob Lee handing off to I think running back Robert Miller in the 1977 Division Playoff game against the LA Rams. The game is known as the "Mud Bowl". The Vikings won 14-7
Football
Art by J.C. Leyendecker
1973 NFC Championship. Vikings vs Cowboys. Alan Page, Jeff Siemon tackling Cowboy Walt Garrison.