Est. 1961
Minnesota
Vikings
Cris Carter – WR – 1,004 receptions
AP via PAUL SAKUMA
Est. 1961
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Did you know?
During home games at U.S. Bank Stadium, the Vikings sound a Gjallarhorn — a mythical Norse horn — to announce the start of each home game.
Team History
- The Minnesota Vikings made their NFL debut in 1961, defeating the Chicago Bears, 37-13.
- The Vikings won the last NFL Championship (1969) before the NFL-AFL merger, defeating the Cleveland Browns, 27-7.
- When Bud Grant took over the head coaching job in 1967, the Vikings became one of the juggernauts in the league. During his tenure from 1967-83, the Vikings won 11 division titles, and three NFC titles in 1973, 1974, and 1976.
- The Vikings appeared in four Super Bowls in the 1970s.
- From 2006-08, the Vikings had the number-one ranked run defense in the league – the first team since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger that a team held it for three consecutive years.
Team Facts
- Seasons: 63 (1961-2023)
- Winningest Coach: (W-L-T) Bud Grant (158-96-5)
- Super Bowl Titles: 0
- Record going into 2023 season: (W-L-T) 516-425-11
- Playoff Record: 21-31
- Most Career Yards Rushing: Adrian Peterson, 11,747 (2007-16)
- Most Career Yards Passing: Fran Tarkenton, 33,098 (1961-66, 1972-78)
- Most Career Receptions: Cris Carter, 1,004 (1990-2001)
- Most Career Sacks: Carl Eller, 130.5 (1964-78)*
- Most Career Interceptions: Paul Krause, 53 (1968-79)
- Most Career Points: Fred Cox, 1,365 (1963-77)
- Current Team Owner: Wilf Family
*Sacks prior to 1982 are not official
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