Minnesota Vikings: Fun Facts, History, and Resources For Gameday

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Fun Facts about Minnesota Vikings


Who is the head coach for the Minnesota Vikings?

Brad Childress

Who is the defensive coach for the Minnesota Vikings?

Leslie Frazier

Who is the special teams coach for the Minnesota Vikings?

Brian Murphy

Who owns the Minnesota Vikings?

Zygi Wilf

How many Super Bowls have the Minnesota Vikings won?

None

Who is the mascot for the Minnesota Vikings?

Viktor the Viking

What are the Minnesota Vikings team colors?

Purple, Gold, White

Who designed the Minnesota Vikings logo?

Unknown, team logo from 1985 to present has been a Viking horn on each side of the helmet. The horn logo was slightly modified in 2006.

Fun Facts about Minnesota Vikings Stadium


What is the Minnesota Vikings stadium called?
Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome

How many seats are in Minnesota Vikings stadium?

64,111

What is the address of Minnesota Vikings stadium?

900 South 5th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415

When was Minnesota Vikings stadium built?

1979-1982

History of the Minnesota Vikings



Where did Minnesota Vikings get their name and why are they called it?

The Minnesota Vikings received their name from Bert Rose, who first managed the team in 1961. He thought Viking was an appropriate name for the team because many Minnesotans can trace their heritage back to Vikings from the Scandinavian countries.

What players from the Minnesota Vikings are in the Football Hall Of Fame?

1986 (Year of Induction)
Fran Tarkenton

1988
Alan Page

1994
Bud Grant

1995
Jim Finks

1998
Paul Krause

2001
Ron Yary

2004
Carl Eller

What numbers have been retired by Minnesota Vikings?
10 Fran Tarkenton
53 Mick Tingelhoff
70 Jim Marshall
77 Korey Stringer
80 Cris Carter
88 Alan Page

Top 5 Players of all time for the Minnesota Vikings

1. Alan Page – Defensive Tackle
Alan Page was drafted after he graduated by the Minnesota Vikings. He played for the team from 1967 until 1978 when he became a Chicago Bear. Page was named the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year and the NFL Most Valuable Player. This was highly unusual for a defensive player, but he was constantly being recognized for his abilities on defense. Alan Page was a nine-time Pro Bowler, a six-time First-Team All-Pro selection, a three-time Second-Team All-Pro selection and an eleven-time First-Team All-Conference selection. He was named Defensive Player of the Year in 1970, 1971 and 1973 by the NFC, NFL and NEA. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988 and the Minnesota Vikings retired his number.
218 Games Played
215 Games Started
2 Defensive Interceptions
23 Fumble Recoveries
148.5 Sacks
3 Safeties

2. Fran Tarkenton – Quarterback
Fran Tarkenton was drafted in the third round of the 1961 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. His professional career found him loyal to his original team, playing for them from 1961 through 1966, and again from 1972 until 1978. He still holds the Vikings’ Career Passing Yard and Passing Touchdown records with 33,098 yards and 239 touchdowns. Tarkenton was selected nine times for the Pro Bowl. He was a two-time All-Pro selection and a one-time Second-Team All-Pro selection. He was named NFL MVP, NFL Offensive Player of the Year and NFC Player of the Year in 1975. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1986 and his number, 10, was retired by the Minnesota Vikings.
246 Games Played
239 Games Started
124-109-6 QB Record
3686 Completed Passes
6467 Attempted Passes
47003 Yards Gained by Passing
342 Touchdown Passes
266 Interceptions Thrown

3. Cris Carter – Wide Receiver
Cris Carter began his career with the Philadelphia Eagles in 1987. He remained with the team through 1989, and began to play for the Minnesota Vikings in 1990. He spent the majority of his career in Minnesota. He was a breakout wide receiver, becoming the team’s best within his first season. Carter was an eight-time Pro Bowler, a two-time First-Team All-Pro selection and a one-time Second-Team All-Pro selection. He was named to the NFL 1990s All-Decade Team and was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and his number, 80, was retired by the Vikings.
234 Games Played
209 Games Started
1101 Receptions
13899 Yards Received
130 Receiving Touchdowns

4. Randall McDaniel – Offensive Guard
Randall McDaniel was drafted in the first round of the 1988 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. He played for Minnesota until 1999, solidifying his place in history as one of the best offensive guards in the sport. McDaniel was a twelve-time Pro bowler, selected consecutively from 1989 until 2000. He was a nine-time First-Team All-Pro selection and a ten-time First-Team All-NFC selection.
222 Games Played
176 Games Started


5. Randy Moss – Wide Receiver
Randy Moss was drafted in the first round of the 1998 NFL Draft. He was immediately a breakout receiver for the team, setting a number of records with Minnesota. He remained with the team until 2004, when he went to play for the Oakland Raiders and then the New England Patriots. He returned to play for Minnesota in October of 2010. Moss’ career highlights include seven Pro Bowl selections, four All-Pro selections and two First-Team All-American selections.
(thus far in his career:)
189 Games Played
180 Games Started
935 Receptions
14604 Receiving Yards
151 Receiving Touchdowns

Game Day and Travel Information



3 hotels around the stadium

Best Western The Normandy Inn and Suites
405 S 8th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 370-1400

Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites
225 South 11th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 341-3300

Crowne Plaza Northstar Hotel Minneapolis
618 Second Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 338-55402

Best restaurants in the area or restaurants owned or named after Minnesota Vikings

Old Spaghetti Factory
233 Park Avenue #100
Minneapolis, MN 55415
(612) 341-0949

Harry’s Food and Cocktails
500 Washington Avenue S #1000
Minneapolis, MN 55415
(612) 344-7000

Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery
1430 Washington Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55454
(612) 339-8696

Tailgating Rules

See this for tailgating details at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome.

Items NOT allowed in the stadium

• Large Bags, Backpacks, Briefcases
• Coolers
• Glass and Plastic Bottles, Cans
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Thermoses
• Video Cameras, Recording Devices
• Professional Cameras and Tripods
• Pets (service animals are permitted)
• Aerosol Cans
• Firearms
• Weapons of any kind
• Laser Pointers
• Noise Makers, Whistles, Air and Bull Horns
• Clothing containing inappropriate language
• Any item deemed dangerous or inappropriate by management

Prohibited items that are discovered during inspections at Metrodome entrances must be returned to the owners vehicle or discarded.  The Metrodome will not provide storage for these items.  Guests arriving by mass transit must take particular caution not to bring prohibited items as no exceptions will be made.

Resources about the Minnesota Vikings

Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
website

Minnesota Vikings Official Website
website

NFL.com Minnesota Vikings
website

ESPN Minnesota Vikings
website

Sports Illustrated Minnesota Vikings
website

Resource by A.Evans

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