Minnesota Vikings
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The Minnesota Vikings are a National Football League team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Founded: 1961 (NFL expansion)
- Home stadium: Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis
- Former stadium: Metropolitan Stadium (1961-1981)
- Uniform colors: Purple and Gold (or White, Purple and Gold)
- Helmet design: purple with a white viking horn
- League championships won: NFL 1969
- Super Bowl appearances: IV (lost), VIII (lost), IX (lost), XI (lost)
Franchise history
Players of note
- Paul Krause
- Alan Page
- Fran Tarkenton
- Ron Yary
- Bud Grant Head Coach
- Jim Finks General Manager
Current stars:
Retired numbers:
- Korey Stringer 77
- Alan Page 88
- Fran Tarkenton 10
- Mick Tingelhoff 53
- Jim Marshall 70
Not to be forgotten:
Minnesota Vikings official web site
Reference
- Adapted from the Wikipedia article, "Minnesota Vikings" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minnesota_Vikings January 7, 2004

