Now you can relive the Vikings’ memorable 1973 season with this guide that explores the entire year game by game, from the impressive win over the mighty Raiders in Week 1 through the tough Super Bowl loss to the Dolphins, as told in the original newspaper stories.Fran Tarkenton finally silenced his critics. Long considered a QB who couldn’t win the big one, Fran deftly directed the Minnesota attack while the Purple People-Eaters stirred up their usual mayhem as the Vikings returned to the top of the NFC Central. Then, in the playoffs, the Vikes defeated the defending NFC champion Redskins before walloping the Cowboys to give Tarkenton the winner label that he so richly deserved.There were many highlights along the way, including a tough win over the previously undefeated Rams as part of the Vikings’ 9-0 start, those impressive playoff victories over Washington and Dallas to lift Minnesota to its second Super Bowl, and the breakout rookie season of star running back Chuck Foreman. All of the highs and lows from the exciting season are here. A full recap and box score from every game is included, so you can follow the exploits of Bud Grant’s gang as it proved that a down year in 1972 was just a fluke, setting the Vikings up for a run of three NFC titles in four seasons.As an added bonus, links to many video highlights are included to add more depth to the story of the 1973 Vikings. Whether you are a die-hard Vikings fan or an NFL history buff, you will enjoy this look back at the 1973 Minnesota Vikings.
