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Fran Tarkenton (Francis Asbury Tarkenton), 1940–, American football player, b.Richmond. One of football's greatest passing quarterbacks, he established lifetime records (all surpassed by Dan Marino in 1995) for most completions (3,686), most yards gained passing (47,003), and most touchdown passes (342) during his career with the Minnesota Vikings (1961–66, 1972–78) and New York Giants (1967–71).Fran Tarkenton Pictures	(Eller interviewing Carter. Class talks to Class.) The 6-foot-6, 245-pound Eller played offensive And defensive tackle at the University of Minnesota and was named an All-American in 1963. A first-round selection of the Minnesota Vikings in the 1964 NFL draft, Eller was moved to Defensive end as a pro. He was an important member of the Minnesota front four nicknamed the "Purple People Eaters." Because of his speed and quickness, he teamed with tackle Alan Page to Give the Vikings a ferocious pass rush. The Strong Minnesota defense helped takes the team To four Super bowls, after the 1969, 1973, 1974, And 1976 seasons. However, the Vikings lost all four games. Sometimes used as an extra blocker in Short-yardage situations, Eller was named an All-Pro four straight years, from 1970 through 1973. He was with the Vikings through the 1978 Season and retired after spending 1979 with the Seattle Seahawks. Eller did some acting after retirement and Then established a counseling program as part of The NFL's drug rehabilitation effort. He also Operates a company involved in sports Psychology.	Picture sais it all.
The "Forgotton Quarterback" Joe Kapp led the Vikings to thier first Super Bowl appearance. He played with alot of heart. And for those of you who are Burt Renolds fans,He also was in the movie The longest yard. Joe Kapp Pictures	THE PURPLE PEOPLE EATERS The greatest defense to ever walk on the field. Page,Allen,Larsen and Marshall "The Purple People-Eaters" As they were called, and for nearly a decade, they were as dominant as any defense in NFL history, their records overlooked somewhat, however,beecause they lost four times in the Super Bowl during that period. Their motto was "Meet at the quarterback" and when they did, oh, it was ugly. One of the quarterbacks who felt their wrath on a regular basis was Green Bay's Bart Starr. In a 1968 game, Starr -- who had won two Super Bowls in a row -- was sacked three times by Eller and also watched Eller recover a fumble and block a field goal.	Alan Page Jim Marshall
Two minute Tommy Kramer Best known for his late game areal assault. You could always count on a win if Kramer played with a hang-over.	Once stuck in the IDS elevator on his wedding night. Rich Gannon was the first Denny Green casualty.	Bill Brown was football. He was the last of a forgotton game of football.
Bench Warmer Bob. He showed football that humor can be played with heart. I loved the old TCF commercials with the dog and Lurts in the Super TCF guy outfit!	Name one kid in my 4th and fifth grade class that didn't wear number 44's jursey to school.	Before the trash bag, I mean the Metro Dump. This was the place legends were made and a game they call NFL football was truely played.