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The Vikings first pick in the 1996 draft was ________ ?

Duane Clemons. Clemons was taken out of California with the 16th overall selection. Manley was taken in the second round, and Williams in the third.

Who served as owner and President of the Minnesota Vikings from 1965-87 and passed away in 1996?

Max Winter. Winter Park, home of the Minnesota Vikings, is named for this former owner.

Which team beat the Vikings in the first-round of the 1996 playoffs?

Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys won 40-15 at Dallas.

Who was the Vikings starting quarterback when they lost in the first round of the 1996 playoffs?

Brad Johnson. Johnson took over for Moon earlier in the season after Moon suffered an injury.

Robert Smith set a then team season-rushing record with 1266 yards in 1996. Who had held the old record?

Terry Allen. Allen had rushed for 1201 yards in 1992.

He was the Vikings Defensive Coordinator in 1996.

Foge Fazio. Born Serafino Dante Fazio, he picked up his nickname 'Foge' as a young lad who couldn't quite ask for his favorite treat, 'fudge', correctly.

Who joined Randall McDaniel as the Vikings' only other starting representive in the Pro Bowl after the 1996 season?

John Randle. Carter was also named but not as a starter.

Who had a 69-yard punt return for a touchdown against the N.Y. Giants in 1996?

David Palmer. Palmer led the team with a 9.8-yard per punt return average.

Who was the leading scorer for the Vikings in 1996?

Scott Sisson. Sisson scored 96 points to lead the Vikings followed by Carter's 60.

The Vikings had 4 players rush for over 100-total season yards in 1996. Three were Robert Smith (692 yards), Leroy Hoard (420 yards), and Amp Lee (161 yards). Who was the fourth?

Scottie Graham. Graham had 138 total season yards. Evans had 29, Johnson had 90, and Palmer had 9.