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On September 27, 1960, the Minnesota Vikings were officially named and introduced to the NFL. The name Vikings was representative of the big Scandinavian American culture in the region. The Minnesota Vikings ticket sales during their first year were at an average of 85% capacity for games at the Metropolitan Stadium in Minneapolis.
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About The Minnesota Vikings
In 1969 the Vikings would finish their season 12-2, the best record in the NFL that season. The Minnesota Vikings has 12 straight wins and were on a roll with the longest streak in the NFL for 35 years as well. In the 1970's, the Minnesota Vikings tickets were hot commodities and the team continued to shine. Their defense was strong enough to lead them to the playoffs. In 1972 the Minnesota Vikings traded away Norm Snead, Bob Grim, Vince Clements to get back one of their top players ever, Fran Tarkenton. Tarkenton, along with wide receiver John Gilliam consistently improved the team's passing game, but the running game would be left wanting. The team finished the season 7-7.
In 1973, the Minnesota Vikings won their first nine games of the season and finished with an impressive 12-2, advancing to their second Super Bowl against the Miami Dolphins. Unfortunately for the Minnesota Vikings ticket holders the team would lose 24-7. In 1977, the team once again made it to the Super Bowl against the Oakland Raiders. However, much to the dismay of the fans, the Minnesota Vikings lost 32-14. In 1979, the great Fran Tarkenton decided to retire holding league records in passing attempts, completions, yards and touchdowns.
In the 1980's, the team moved into a new stadium in Eden Prarie where the head office and practice facilities were. The arena was named Winter Park after the Minnesota Vikings founder Max Winter. The Minnesota Vikings won their first game in their new stadium 7-3.
In 1984, the head coach Bud Grant retired. He had led the Minnesota Vikings to 12 playoff games, 11 division titles and four Super Bowls. He was sorely missed and was replaced by Les Streckel who had been an assistant to the Minnesota Vikings for 5 seasons. In 1984, the team saw its worst season ever, losing 13 games and Streckel was fired. Bud Grant was rehired but would only stay with the team another year. At the time of his final retirement, Grant was the winning-est coach in NFL history.
As the Vikings headed into training camp, they still had the previous season on their minds, nine wins in the final 12 games and the NFC North title. Head Coach Brad Childress had hopes that Brett Favre would once again come out of retirement and play for the Minnesota Vikings. Ticket sales would soar at this possibility. After some issues during camp, Favre has proved himself a team player and will be taking the field for the team this season. With Farve on the team, the Minnesota Vikings have a great chance of a Super Bowl appearance. That is if Favre can stay healthy and remain a team player.
