Vikings in the Playoffs: The Golden Era Under Bud Grant, 1968-1977

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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Vikings in the Playoffs: The Golden Era Under Bud Grant, 1968-1977

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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Vikings in the Playoffs: The Golden Era Under Bud Grant, 1968-1977

Vikings in the Playoffs: The Golden Era Under Bud Grant, 1968-1977

by Rick Bowman
Vikings in the Playoffs: The Golden Era Under Bud Grant, 1968-1977

Vikings in the Playoffs: The Golden Era Under Bud Grant, 1968-1977

by Rick Bowman

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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.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781476655505
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Publication date: 06/05/2025
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 216
File size: 5 MB
Age Range: 18 Years

About the Author

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

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
 1. Holiday Bliss?
 2. Ozzie Dives, Carl Sacks
 3. It’s Washington by Air
 4. The Lost Years
 5. The Seed and Gillie Show
 6. Fran’s Colossal Catapult
 7. Nate’s Scoop and Score
 8. Wright’s Timely Chase
 9. Hail Mary Agony
10. Sammy’s Acrobatics
11. Bobby’s Big Day
12. What Could Have Gone Wrong Did
13. One More Time for the Master
Epilogue
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
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