Can You Score 15/15 in Our Minnesota Vikings Trivia?
Eliza | 07 - 08 - 2021
Updated: August 7, 2021 11:00 pm IST
The Minnesota Vikings are a famous professional American football team based in Minneapolis. The team was founded in 1961 and is one of the National Football League’s most established and recognized franchises. The Minnesota Vikings have been consistently at the top of the division. Play our quiz to know more about Minnesota Vikings facts. If you’re a true NFL fan, challenge yourself with our Minnesota Vikings trivia. Take our fun and engaging Minnesota Vikings quiz now. Don’t forget to share it with your friends and family to see who is a true Minnesota Vikings fan.
1. Who Founded the Minnesota Vikings?
Max Winter was a sports executive and Minneapolis businessman who helped found the Minnesota Vikings. The founding group of Minnesota Vikings are Max Winter, H.P Skoglund, Ole Haugsrud, E. William Boyer, and Bernard H. Ridder, Jr.
2. Who Is the Greatest Minnesota Viking of All Time?
Frank Tarkenton is the greatest Minnesota Viking of all time. He played in the NFL for 18 seasons and he played the bulk of his career in the dead-ball era (1961- 1978).
3. Who Wore Number 81 for the Minnesota Vikings?
Antony Carter famously known as AC by fans was a spectacular player from the Vikings. Carter was selected to 3 pro bowls and he was said to be the franchise’s most dangerous deep threat.
4. Why Are They Called the Minnesota Vikings?
On September 27, 1960, the team was officially named Minnesota Vikings. It was named after the ancient Scandinavia American culture of Minnesota. Minnesota is known as the hot spot of Scandinavian culture.
5. Who Was the Best Vikings Quarterback?
Frank Tarkenton was the best Vikings Quarterback. He threw 239 touchdowns and his all-time total of 342 is still fourth on the NFL’s list and his career total of 47,003 is still six in NFL history.
6. How Many Vikings Are There in the Hall of Fame?
There are 14 Minnesota Vikings in the Hall of Fame. Fran Tarkenton was the first person from Vikings to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
7. How Many Teams Did the Vikings Lose to in the Super Bowl?
The Vikings appeared in four Super Bowls in the years 1970, 1974, 1975, and 1977 and lost each time. Minnesota lost the Super Bowl to Kansas City, Miami Dolphins, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Oakland Raiders.
8. The Minnesota Vikings Founded in ___.
On 28 January 1960, Minnesota was granted an NFL franchise at the league owners’ meeting.
The Minnesota Vikings began to play in 1961.
9. Who Recommended the Nickname “Vikings”?
Bert Rose was a football executive and the first general manager of Minnesota Vikings. He recommended the nickname “Vikings” to the Board of Directors.
10. Who Is the First Head Coach of the Minnesota Vikings?
Norm Van Brocklin was the first head coach of the Minnesota Vikings. He played for two NFL championship teams and retired as a player in 1960. He is also one of the players in the Hall of Fame Quarterback.
11. Which Team Did the Vikings Play in Their First Game?
The Vikings played their first game on August 5, 1961, with the Dallas Cowboys in Sioux Falls. The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Vikings 38-13.
12. Name the Home Stadium of the Minnesota Vikings.
U.S. Bank Stadium is an enclosed stadium located in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings played at the Metrodome from 1982 till 2013. The Minnesota Vikings' first home stadium was Metropolitan Stadium.
13. Who Was the First All-Pro Player for the Minnesota Vikings?
RB Tommy Mason was the first all-pro player for the Minnesota Vikings. He was the first draft pick in Minnesota Vikings history.
14. When Did the Minnesota Vikings Get Their First Division Title?
The Minnesota Vikings got their first division title in 1968m by defeating the Philadelphia Eagles, 24-17 at the Franklin Field.
15. Name the Mascot of the Minnesota Vikings?
Victor the Viking is the Official Mascot of the Minnesota Vikings. It has been with the team since 2007.