During the Minnesota Vikings playoff run to the NFC Championship in 1987, Hometown Hero Anthony Carter, set the record for the most all-purpose yards in a single post season with 642. Happy Birthday A.C.!
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The Miracle At The Met
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Let’s hear it for our guy Mr. Tommy Kramer. In specifics we’re taking it back to December 14th, 1980 and a Week 15 clash with the Cleveland Browns affectionately known as ‘The Miracle At The Met.’
‘Two Minute’ Tommy threw three 4th quarter touchdowns, leading the Vikings back from a 23-9 deficit. It all culminating with a 46 yard Hail Mary heave with just :05 left from Kramer to Wide Receiver Ahmad Rashad. Leading to a 28-23 Vikings victory.
This post was sponsored by out Blaze Trivia Master of the Week. David Z. A Minnesota Man who has answered multiple Blaze questions right recently. He asked for a Tommy Kramer Post.
Which player would you like to see a post about?? Comment down below….. And you better brush up on your Sports Trivia if you wanna beat out Dave!!
Super Bowl XI
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Congratulations to Coach John Madden & the Oakland Raiders on their 32-14 Super Bowl XI victory over Coach Bud Grant and the Minnesota Vikings on January 9th, 1977. Here’s some cool info about this Super Bowl.
The January 9th Kickoff is the earliest Super Bowl played in the Calendar Year.
The Minnesota Vikings became the first NFL team to appear in a 4th Super Bowl. They were 0-3 in their previous attempts. They lost Super Bowls IV, VII, & IX.
Wide Receiver Fred Biletnikoff was named Super Bowl MVP for his 4 catches totaling 79 yards. Two of his 2nd quarter receptions put Oakland at the Minnesota 1 yard line. The Raiders would punch it in for a touchdown on the next play. Of the 7 WR Super Bowl MVP’s, Fred is the only one who didn’t top 100 yards receiving.
Hall of Famer Willie Brown’s 4th quarter 75 yard Pick Six is the record for the longest Interception return for a TD in Super Bowl History. It does however place 2nd to a 76 yard INT return which occurred during Super Bowl XL. That player failed to score though.
The Raiders became the first of the original AFL Teams to win a Super Bowl since the AFL/NFL Merger.
The Minnesota Vikings have not appeared in a Super Bowl since this game.
Happy Birthday Buster Rhymes
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Happy B-Day to George 'Buster' Rhymes! The Miami Northwestern Grad , Sooner Standout & inspiration behind Busta Rhymes Nickname. Buster had the best game of his short career in just the 3rd game he played. In a 1985 Monday Night Matchup in the Metrodome against NFC North Foe Chicago, Buster returned 6 Bear kickoffs for 182 yards, and hauled in 3 passes for 89 yards. His 1,345 kick return yards his rookie year set a Vikings single season record that wouldn’t be topped until 2013.
Who can name the Viking Rookie Return man who topped George’s record setting season? For a Bonus point. Who held the Vikings record before Buster with 1, 184 return yards? Hint: His brother was playing for the Bears that Monday night.
Yesterday's Heroes - Joe Kapp
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Giving a 82nd birthday shoutout to none other than the ‘Toughest Chicano’ Quarterback Joe Kapp. Joe is the only Quarterback to have played in the Super Bowl, Rose Bowl, & Grey Cup.
R.I.P. Chris Doleman
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Rest in Peace Chris Doleman. His 150.5 career sacks is good for 5th place in NFL History. The Hall of Famer’s 21 sacks in 1989 led the league. I’ll always remember Mr. Doleman for rocking the long sleeves no matter the weather.
Happy Birthday John Randle
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John Randle is second All-Time amongst Defensive Tackles with 137.5 sacks over his 14 year career. Can you dudes name the other Viking Great who leads the list with 148.5? Happy Birthday John!
Orlando Thomas
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Happy Birthday to our man, Mr.Orlando Thomas. Orlando led the NFL in Interceptions as a rookie in 1995 when he nabbed nine.Thomas roamed the secondary for the Vikings for seven seasons becoming known primarily as The Dude who was either gonna make the ‘pick or the stick.’ Sadly Orlando lost a battle with ALS & passed away at the age of 42 in 2014. R.I.P.
Wade Wilson R.I.P
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Fran Tarkenton
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