#11 Joe Kapp Hands Off To #41 Dave Osborn In A 1969 Thanksgiving Day Game In Detroit Against The Lions.

Viking QB Tommy Kramer with Browns Lyle Alzado reaching for him. This was from the 1980 game at the Met that the Vikings won on the miracle throw to Ahmed Rashad. Offensive Tackle Steve Riley is watching.

1973 NFC Championship.  Vikings vs Cowboys.  Alan Page, Jeff Siemon tackling Cowboy Walt Garrison.  

Minnesota Viking running back Dave Osborn #41. I think this is from a Monday Night Football game in 1974 against the St. Louis Cardinals...at old Busch Stadium.

Vikings block FG against the LA Rams at the Met....probably September 1976 game.

Minnesota Fullback Bill Brown. Bill played for the Vikings from 1962 - 1974. The first photo is Bill playing against the Packers and getting the ball from Joe Kapp in 1969. The 2nd photo is from the Kansas City Chiefs game in 1970. #63 is Chiefs linebacker Willie Lanier. The Topps football card is from 1970. Drafted by the Chicago Bears in 1961, Bill was traded to the Vikings in 1962. By the end of his career, he was the Vikings leading career ground gainer. He was tough as nails and dished out as much punishment as he got. Butkas and Nitchke both said he was the toughest running back they faced. He was also an excellent pass receiver for Fran Tarkenton and Joe Kapp. Bill passed away in 2018 at age 80.

Vikings Coach Bud Grant. I loved those old "Pro" game day programs. Plus they made a really good season review/preview that could be bought at the newsstands.

The "Purple People Eaters" or The "Purple Gang" Marshall, Larson, Ellen and Page.

Gene Washington against Green Bay

Fran Tarkenton in 1973 NFC Championship game