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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.
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.
For the next 18 seasons, the 6-0, 190-pound field leader never let up in his relentless quest of yardage and touchdowns. At the time of his retirement, Fran owned every significant passing record – 3,686 pass completions, 47,003 passing yards, and 342 touchdowns.
Fran Tarkenton Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College | Pro-Football-Reference.com. Francis Asbury Tarkenton (The Scrambler) Position: QB Throws: Right. 6-0 , 190lb (183cm, 86kg) Born: February 3. in Richmond, VA. More bio, uniform, draft info. Hall of Fame. 9x Pro Bowl. 1x All-Pro. 1975 AP MVP. 1975 UPI NFC MVP. 1975 NEA MVP.
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...
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.
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.
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Nov 4, 2021 · Pro Football Hall of Famer and entrepreneur Fran Tarkenton can recount the exact moment when his future was a blank slate that needed paint, and fast. He was a college backup quarterback at the...
Sep 17, 2021 · Quarterback Fran Tarkenton’s rookie card from 1961, on display at the Vikings Museum in Eagan. Tarkenton was lost. The expansion Vikings reported to training camp at Bemidji State University on...
