Ep. 102 - "The Original Scrambler" (Fran Tarkenton)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.พ. 2015
- WCCO-TV, Channel 4, Saturdays at 11:05 PM
In 2011, the Minnesota Vikings celebrated their 50th anniversary! In this eventful season, fans watched as their former archrival, Brett Favre, struggled to reclaim greatness, the Metrodome roof collapsed, and the Vikings played a game at the University of Minnesota’s TCF Stadium. Host Mike Max takes us to the Vikings 50th anniversary celebration to hear from the legends. He shines the spotlight on Hall of Fame quarterback Fran Tarkenton.
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He was probably the best QB to never win the Super Bowl and he never really got hurt which is impressive
I'm from Toledo Ohio born and raised, I've been Minnesota Viking fans since 1970 I've lived and died with them, I'll always remain loyal even when they broken my heart, Fran Tarkenton will always be my favorite athlete. Very good role model good morals all around good guy you don't see that much anymore.
Fran Tarkenton made the world a better place. One man can change the world.
Fran was one of a kind, scrambling Fran
I am a Packer fan but I loved to watch Fran tarkenton play. The Vikings had some great players and great teams.
If there is ever a stat that shows how much the game has changed since Tarkenton has played, it is the fact that he played 18 seasons but is 14th on the all time passing leaders in yards with just over 47K
Tarkington was great. Like Farve never out of a game, never out of a play. Miracle worker. Street ball. Hat's off from Milwaukee 45 years later.
Fran the man, I did a book report on Fran when I was in the 6th or 7th grade.
Fran the man
It must have been so fun to watch him back then.
Fran was a great player!
My favorite player ever. Loved watching Fran.
Yes Sir Francis you came up short in the super bowl, but more importantly you are a big winner in life, I'm a die-hard viking fan, it hurts that we didn't win the super bowls but let it go you won a much bigger game the game of life. So proud of you and you're still one of my heroes and I'm a 57 year old man
God bless Fran! My Vikes! Never won the BIG one, but man it was great loving that team! I am now 52! That was my era! Heartbreak many times!
Nicky Depaola 54 and right there with you Nicky. Great era.
Fran Tarkenton ALWAYS knew how many yards he needed for a first down. I always hated when the Vikings played my beloved Miami Dolphins back in the 1970's... He was the best..!!!
He wasn't a big quarterback but got it done, and a true joy to watch. I seen him with the Vikinga and the Giants. He made the game exciting to watch. He played 18 seasons when you could hit the quarterback! Only one season where he threw more interceptions than touchdowns. In 18 years truly remarkable, his timing avoiding pass rushers made him more remarkable! I am glad I got to watch him play!
I think is interesting is that Fran Tarkenton made his passing numbers before the NFL opened the passing game.
And behind some really rickety offensive lines, too, for the first seven, eight years of his career.
Artur Belo Good point on the 14 game schedule. That's like OJ's 2000 yard season, he's the only one to do it in a 14 game season. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad that he is behind bars.
B. Frost Yep his first stint with the Vikes and the Giants O lines were shitty. A standard pocket QB wouldn't of had a chance.
Yes, and he's a scrambler-the original scrambler
THE originator of the West Coast offense!
Don't know when this was made, but Bobby Bryant and John Gilliam are still in great condition, they look as if they could still play.
Howard Cosell used to call him 'Sir Francis.'
He was My Favorite Player & My Purple 10 Jersey the Only One I Ever Owned.
This Started My Life Long Love of the Color Purple... I Totally stopped Watching all sports after Tarkington Retired!
It wasn't till some random super bowl party in 2003 & watched a Scrawny Kid Named Brady Win His 2nd Ring got me Interested again!
My dad gave me his Fran jersey on my 18th birthday and I wear it every game day, even if they never win it all I’ll die a Vikings fan
You are still the best QB #10 the Minnesota Vikings have ever had still #1!!!
Thanks maxey
Fran was a great quarterback, very athletic, his downfall was he just wasn't big or strong enough to play at a high level in the playoffs in my opinion, the old man Willie interception in Superbowl Xl, was a prime example he just wasn't strong enough to throw that out pass fast enough.
There was no one like Tarkenton. It took me 30 plus years of watching football until 1 man came along who would change that. Just about everyone hates him now. His name is Johnny Manziel. I saw Johnny in high school (Kerrville Tivy) and all those years of watching Tarkenton, the memories, came rushing back. Johnny was the most amazingly gifted QB in the history of the game but didn't dedicate himself seriously, like Fran. That's what separates Francis from everyone else. His longevity, durability, and stamina to do it every game for about 20 years. Amazing man. Amazing life.
Detroit Lions fan here, somebody catch that damn Tarkenton and tackle him!
Yes, in our frustration of the current situation our 70's teams would have made some noise. Except for Fran and the Vikings
BTW Jerry Burns was a better coach that how people remember him. It was Mike Lynn who tore his team apart in that disastrous Hershel Walker trade.
True. A GM who would make a trade like that without a sign-off from the head coach -- give me a frickin' break.
Number 10 the best QB, ever
Amen sir Francis
Ditch the stupid background music.
What's sad is that, in today's NFL, Tarkenton would have virtually zero chance of being even a backup QB, let alone a starter.
SingleTax Absolute Bull.
SingleTax LOL....even sadder post ! Why attempt to minimize/trash his accomplishments? The same could be said of all others who played 40 years ago. To compare cross generational athletes , you consider how they did against the given competition in their respective eras. Tarkentons's records speak louder than anything your or I can say.
I was commenting on the current state of the NFL, not on Tarkenton's accomplishments. It's the NFL, not I, that now has a habit of regarding a 6'2" 195 lb QB as being "undersized." Many of the QBs playing today are the size of a 1970s defensive end. Someone like Drew Brees is merely the exception that calls attention to the general rule.
SingleTax Ok. i take back what I said. You're right. The NFL has become a copycat league with ridiculous standards.
+6400az he HELD a lot of records until Dan Marino broke them, hes one of the greatest of all time.