Overview

In December 1968 at Philadelphia's historic Franklin Field, the Minnesota Vikings secured their first playoff berth despite chilly conditions and cranky Eagles spectators, capturing the hearts of fans of the Purple and Gold. Although the Vikings reached four Super Bowls from the late 1960s into the late 1970s, they seemed always on the precipice of a major championship--breaking through only once, in 1969--and were the cause of anguish for their loyal followers when they fell to the Dallas Cowboys nearly 10 years later. This book details the team's triumphs and disappointments from 1968 to 1977, with special attention to the Vikings' nine playoff victories and valuable insights by those who were there, including many opposing players.

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9781476697628

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""Excellent points and interesting facts ... exceptional research ... an in-depth analysis of the winning years of the Vikings... Bowman added personal memories to his book that adds depth to its content. ...historical and complete in its coverage of the games, players, coaches who made up the team. I highly recommend this book for your football library especially if you are a Vikings fan.""-Gridiron Greats Magazine ""Excellent points and interesting facts ... exceptional research ... an in-depth analysis of the winning years of the Vikings... Bowman added personal memories to his book that adds depth to its content. ...historical and complete in its coverage of the games, players, coaches who made up the team. I highly recommend this book for your football library especially if you are a Vikings fan.""--Gridiron Greats Magazine

Author Information

Rick Bowman served as the sports editor for Record Publishing, a newspaper chain in Northeast Ohio, for 10 years. He lives in Akron, Ohio.

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