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Fran Tarkenton

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American football player

United StatesAthletesBorn 1940 · age 86
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Francis Asbury Tarkenton, nicknamed "the Scrambler", is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons, primarily with the Minnesota Vikings. He is widely regarded as the first great dual-threat quarterback in the NFL.

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Tarkenton calling signals for the Minnesota VikingsTarkenton calling signals for the Minnesota VikingsTarkenton speaking at the 2016 Republican National ConventionTarkenton speaking at the 2016 Republican National Convention

Teams 3

Minnesota Vikings1972-1978
New York Giants1967-1971
Minnesota Vikings1961-1966

Awards 1

Pro Football Hall of Fame

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Francis Asbury Tarkenton, nicknamed "the Scrambler", is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons, primarily with the Minnesota Vikings. He is widely regarded as the first great dual-threat quarterback in the NFL. He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs, where he was recognized as a twice first-team All-SEC, and was selected by the Vikings in the third round of the 1961 NFL draft. After retiring from football in 1979, he became a media personality and computer software executive.

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United States
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Type
Athlete
Status
living
Dates
Born 1940 · age 86
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