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All About the Vikings Trivia Quiz

How well do you know this NFL team? I hope you enjoy the quiz!

A multiple-choice quiz by jaknginger. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jaknginger

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
289,998

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1092

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: toddruby96 (5/10), Guest 73 (6/10), Guest 107 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. When was the team and its name officially announced as an expansion team, as the 14th NFL franchise? Hint

September 1961

June 1961

June 1960

September 1960

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who did the Vikings choose as the first overall pick of the 1961 NFL draft? Hint

Chuck Lamson

Rip Hawkins

Tommy Mason

Ed Sharockman

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the Vikings first NFL draft, which round did the team pick up Fran Tarkenton? Hint

First

Third

Second

Fourth

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was Minnesota's win-loss record in their premier 1961 season? Hint

5-6

6-5

3-11

11-3

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the original coach of the Vikings that led the team from 1961-1966? Hint

Norm Van Brocklin

Les Steckel

Bud Grant

Jerry Burns

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Question 6 of 10

6. When was the Vikings first Super Bowl appearance? Hint

Super Bowl V

Super Bowl VII

Super Bowl VI

Super Bowl IV

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Question 7 of 10

7. After 1970, what was the Vikings win-loss record in Super Bowl games? Hint

3-0

1-2

0-3

2-1

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where did the Vikings call home until 1981? Hint

Metrodome

Metropolitan Stadium

Minneapolis Field

Vikings Field

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Question 9 of 10

9. What are the Vikings team colors? Hint

Purple, silver, and white

Purple, pink, and white

Purple, green, and white

Purple, gold, and white

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Question 10 of 10

10. What year was quarterback Fran Tarkenton inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame? Hint

1987

1989

1988

1986

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was the team and its name officially announced as an expansion team, as the 14th NFL franchise?

Answer: September 1960

On September 27, 1960, the team was dubbed the Minnesota Vikings based on the Scandanavian culture in the state.

2. Who did the Vikings choose as the first overall pick of the 1961 NFL draft?

Answer: Tommy Mason

Tommy Mason was a running back out of Tulane. This being the first season for the Vikings, they got the first overall pick.

3. In the Vikings first NFL draft, which round did the team pick up Fran Tarkenton?

Answer: Third

Fran was a quarterback out of the University of Georgia. He went in the third round. He played for the Vikings in two separate stints, 1961-1966 and 1972-1978. In-between Minnesota time, Fran played for the New York Giants.

4. What was Minnesota's win-loss record in their premier 1961 season?

Answer: 3-11

Despite winning their first game, they went on to lose seven straight and eventually finished with a 3-11 record.

5. Who was the original coach of the Vikings that led the team from 1961-1966?

Answer: Norm Van Brocklin

During his six Viking seasons, his win-loss record was 29-51-4.

6. When was the Vikings first Super Bowl appearance?

Answer: Super Bowl IV

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Vikings 23-7 at Super Bowl IV. It was played at Tulane Stadium in January 1970.

7. After 1970, what was the Vikings win-loss record in Super Bowl games?

Answer: 0-3

The Vikings played in Super Bowl IV in 1970 but that was for the 1969 season. The Vikings played in Super Bowls VIII, IX and XI. They lost to the Dolphins in VIII, the Steelers in IX and the Raiders in XI.

8. Where did the Vikings call home until 1981?

Answer: Metropolitan Stadium

They played at the Metropolitan Stadium until moving to the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome for the 1982 season.

9. What are the Vikings team colors?

Answer: Purple, gold, and white

Purple, gold, and white are the main colors of the Vikings. The helmet logo has changed from a blonde norseman profile to a Viking horn.

10. What year was quarterback Fran Tarkenton inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

Answer: 1986

Fran was inducted in 1986. He was the NFL MVP in 1975, and a 9-time Pro Bowl selection. He had the nickname "Scramblin Fran" because of his mobility as a quarterback.

Source: Author jaknginger

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