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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Fran_TarkentonFran Tarkenton - Wikipedia

    Francis Asbury Tarkenton (born February 3, 1940), nicknamed " the Scrambler ", is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons, primarily with the Minnesota Vikings.

  2. www.profootballhistory.com › fran-tarkentonThe Life And Career Of Fran Tarkenton (Complete Story)

    Apr 4, 2022 · Tarkenton was named as a first-team All-SEC selection for the year while only passing for 736 yards, six touchdowns, and six interceptions. Unfortunately, Georgia came back down to earth in 1960, posting a 6-4 record. Tarkenton still had a good year, however, passing for 1,189 yards, seven touchdowns, and 12 picks.

  3. www.pro-football-reference.com › players › TFran Tarkenton Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College |...

    Checkout the latest stats for Fran Tarkenton. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com.

  4. www.profootballhof.com › players › fran-tarkentonFran Tarkenton - Pro Football Hall of Fame

    Fran Tarkenton was drafted in the first round by the Minnesota Vikings and quickly began setting passing yards and completion records while being selected to nine Pro Bowls. Learn more today!

  5. www.nytimes.com › athletic › 2671321NFL 100: At No. 95, Fran Tarkenton proved QBs could run long...

    Jul 11, 2021 · In the defining moment of the defining game of his career, on a day that doubled as the most devastating of his life, Fran Tarkenton wanted to go with his gut. He wanted to run it. It was...

  6. www.cbssports.com › nfl › newsFran Tarkenton turns 84: Five fast facts on Vikings legend and...

    Feb 3, 2024 · Scrambling Fran Tarkenton was known for his elusiveness behind the line of scrimmage, but he did plenty of damage beyond avoiding would-be sackers.

  7. footballfoundation.org › hof_searchFran Tarkenton (1987) - Hall of Fame - National Football...

    As a quarterback, he led Athens High School to the Georgia state championship, the University of Georgia to the Southeastern Conference title, and the Minnesota Vikings to three Super Bowls. He is the son of Dallas Tarkenton, a Pentecostal minister, and is named after Francis Asbury, a famous Methodist bishop.

  8. new.cbssports.com › nfl › newsFran Tarkenton turns 84: Five fast facts on Vikings legend and...

    Feb 3, 2024 · Scrambling Fran Tarkenton was known for his elusiveness behind the line of scrimmage, but he did plenty of damage beyond avoiding would-be sackers. He retired as the career rushing leader for...

  9. www.nfl.com › players › fran-tarkentonFran Tarkenton Stats, News and Video - QB | NFL.com

    Latest on QB Fran Tarkenton including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on NFL.com.

  10. www.britannica.com › biography › Fran-TarkentonFran Tarkenton | American football player | Britannica

    …Hall of Fame member, quarterback Fran Tarkenton. Tarkenton paved the way for scrambling quarterbacks by being one of the first signal-callers to use his legs to make plays. The Vikings qualified for the playoffs in 10 of the 11 seasons between 1968 and 1978, but their 0–4 Super Bowl record…