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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.
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.
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.
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.
Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Fran Tarkenton comes in at number 91 on NFL Films' "The Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players" list produced in 2010.Subscrib...
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.
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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.
Fran Tarkenton is a former NFL football player. He was born on February 3, 1940.
