Fran Tarkenton

Enshrined in 1986 (Georgia) QUARTERBACK 6' 0", 185 lbs.

1961-1966, 1972-1978

Fran was almost instant star with four TD passes in his first game in 1961. He moved to New York in 1967 and then came back to the Vikings in 1972. When he retirement he led lifetime passers in attempts (6,467), completions (3,686), yards (47,003) and touchdowns (342). He was an exciting, elusive scrambler who could run with the ball. He rushed for 3,674 yards, 32 TDs in his carrer. He also Led Vikings to three Super Bowls, was voted All-NFL four times and earned nine Pro Bowl selections. Born February 3, 1940, in Richmond, Virginia.

Alan Page

Enshrined in 1988 (Notre Dame) DEFENSIVE TACKLE 6' 4", 225 lbs. 1967-1978 Minnesota Vikings

1978-1981 Chicago Bears

Alan page Consensus All-America in 1966 and a first-round pick in 1967. He mad his mark on the NFL with his speed, strength and cat-like reflexes. He Played in 236 straight games, including four Super Bowls. In 1971 Alan was named NFL's Most Valuable Player and was named the NFC Defensive Player of Year four times. He was also voted All NFL/NFC nine years in nine Pro Bowls. His career marks are: 23 opponent fumble recoveries, 28 blocked kicks and 173 sacks. Born August 7, 1945, in Canton, Ohio.

Bud Grant

Enshrined in 1994 (Minnesota) COACH

1967-1983, 1985

he person who made me a Vikings fan. He went to High School with my father, and was a great all around kid in Superior. It was his stoic image on the sidelines, that made me fall for the Mighty Vikings as a young kid.Bud Grant's NFL coaching tenure began in 1967. With an NFL record of 168-108-5 Bud is the eighth winningest coach in NFL history. Bud Grant led the Vikings to 11 divisional championships in 1968 through 1971, 1973 through 1978, and 1981. Bud helped the Vikings win the 1969 NFL championship and NFC titles in 1973, 1974 & 1976. Bud was nine-letter athlete at the university of Minnesota. Bud also Played in NBA, NFL, CFL before embarking on coaching career in Winnipeg. Born May 20, 1927, in Superior, Wisconsin.

Paul Krause

Enshrined in 1998 (Iowa) SAFETY 6' 3", 200 lbs.

1968-1979

Paul Krause, a 6-3, 200-pound free safety from the University of Iowa, became the leading pass intercepter of all time with 81 steals during a 16-season career with the Washington Redskins and Minnesota Vikings from 1964 to 1979. Krause, a two-way star at Iowa, was the second-round draft pick of the Redskins in 1964. Although he intercepted 28 passes in his first four seasons, he was traded to the Minnesota Vikings for linebacker Marlin McKeever and a seventh-round draft choice in 1968. Krause excelled with the Vikings for 12 more seasons before retiring after the 1979 campaign.

Jim Finks

Enshrined in 1995

(Tulsa)

ADMINISTRATOR

1964-1973 Minnesota Vikings 1974-1982

Chicago Bears 1986-1993 New Orleans Saints Top-flight administrator. . .Developed Vikings, Bears, Saints - all teams with losing records - into winners. . .Worked with NFL Management Council during 1974 strike. . .Long-time member of NFL competition committee. . .Serious NFL Commissioner candidate, 1989. . .Also played defensive back, quarterback for Steelers, 1949-1955. . .Born August 31, 1927, in St. Louis, Missouri. . .Died May 8, 1994, at age of 66.