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Profiles of History
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Vikings Timeline | The Super Bowls
Notable Individuals
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Vikings Timeline:
- The 1960s:
The franchise is founded, Fran Tarkenton begins his career only to leave, and Bud Grant and other great Vikings begin to arrive.
- The 1970s:
Fran Tarkenton returns and leads us to three Super Bowls, the "Purple People Eaters", and the downfall of from greatness.
- The 1980s:
Bud Grant coaches his last game, long time assistant Jerry Burns finally gets the helm, and playoff thrills and spills.
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The Super Bowls:
- Super Bowl IV:
On January 11, 1970, the Vikings played against the Kansas city Chiefs.
- Super Bowl VIII:
On January 13, 1974, the Vikings played against the Miami Dolphins.
- Super Bowl IX:
On January 12, 1975, the Vikings played against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Super Bowl XI:
On January 9, 1977, the Vikings played against the Oakland Raiders.
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Notable Individuals:
- The Purple People-Eaters:
Those fearsome warriors of the 70's of Jim Marshall, Alan Page, Carl Eller, and Gary
Larsen.
- Fran Tarkenton:
Hall of Fame quarterback who scrambled his way into our hearts and memories.
- Paul Krause:
Hall of Fame safety who stole our hearts away.
- Bud Grant:
Hall of fame head coach who symbolized the Vikings spanning a three decades.
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Other Notable Events:
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