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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Gary Larsen | 9/4/2010 | Gene |
| Q: I first seen Gary Larsen play in 1967 on tv and i have been a big fan of his from that ... A: Rick, The question about helmets is a great one. I also know they cycle through helmets quite ... | ||
| autograph | 8/5/2010 | Gene |
| Q: I always wanted to know what's the best way to get my vikings jersey or vikings stuff sign by a ... A: Value, Hello there. Great question. I have struggled with this process as well. The key is to be ... | ||
| newspaper reports | 7/31/2010 | Gene |
| Q: I'm a collector of Minneapolis (and St Paul if necessary) newspaper sections reporting on outcome of ... A: John, WOW! What a great collection. Very unique and very cool. Because it is so unique, I am not ... | ||
| Vikings player #51 | 4/26/2010 | Gene |
| Q: Who wore #51 before Ben Leber? The guys first name started with an "L" and its not Lance Johnstone ... A: Mike, Well, I am goind to send you two things. One is the years Lance wore #51 and they are: 51 ... | ||
| Vikings surgeon | 4/21/2010 | Gene |
| Q: Who was the Minnesota Vikngs orthopedic surgeon [and, I believe, the team MD accompanying them at ... A: I looked up a few people who may have qualified. You can probably find more info oin exact years by ... | ||
| coach jerry burns | 3/15/2010 | Gene |
| Q: I was curious how jerry burns became the head coach of the minnesota vikings ?? how is he today ? A: Michael, The wikipedia answer sums it up best: Jerry Burns was a young man when he was hired at ... | ||
| #43 in 2007 | 3/4/2010 | Gene |
| Q: I have a 2007 Viking replica helmet signed by a few Viking players. One autograph is unreadable but ... A: Tommy, Your best bet is to look on the Vikings.com website under Team, then History, then Alumni. ... | ||
| 1961 Vikings Pre-season | 2/6/2010 | Gene |
| Q: My question concerns the origin of Vikings games. After they were awarded a franchise in 1961, they ... A: Andy, 1961 PreSeason looked like this: August 5th - Dallas @ Sioux Falls - Loss 13-38 August 18th ... | ||
| dennis green coin toss | 1/22/2010 | Gene |
| Q: There was a vikings vs the bears coached by dennis Green, (not long before Green left Vikings) where ... A: John, Maybe this will clear it up... At the start of a game, there is a coin toss. The team that ... | ||
| Joe Kapp Jersey | 1/17/2010 | Gene |
| Q: I am looking for a replica of Joe Kapp's purple jersey used in 1969 complete with the NFL 50th ... A: Brian, First let me say thank you for your service. I have actually gotten involved in offering ... | ||
| game music | 11/22/2009 | Gene |
| Q: do you know the name of the song played at Vikings games a few years ago (2000) It was a heavy ... A: Lori, I have it tucked away somewhere. It actually goes with the video that they show on the ... | ||
| 1975 Signed Vikings Football | 11/22/2009 | Gene |
| Q: My husband has a 1975 Vikings Football signed by the entire team from that year. Is this football ... A: Vikki, Worth on items like this are all going to be up to the person who might want it. I wish I ... | ||
| Jersey #75 | 11/16/2009 | Gene |
| Q: Are there any other players that have worn jersey #75 besides Keith Millard? A: Theresa, There are plenty of players who have worn 75. I will give you the alumni list up to 1998 ... | ||
| Signed Football | 11/14/2009 | Gene |
| Q: My neighbor has a 1992 and 1993 football signed by the team Minnesota Vikings, is it a collectible ... A: Lupe, Worth depends on value and value is perceived by the individual who possesses something or ... | ||
| autograph | 11/12/2009 | Gene |
| Q: I obtained a Minnesota Vikings cap that has RAM #24 autographed. For what it's worth, the M is not ... A: Phil, That's a tough one based on what I am seeing in the archives list. If you go to: ... | ||
| Minnesota Vikings - Armand Gasbarro | 10/29/2009 | Gene |
| Q: Question ... did a guy by the name of Armand Gasbarro ever play for the Minnesota Vikings? A: Dana, Here is the link to look: http://www.vikings.com/team/history/alumni.html This list is of ... | ||
| 1969 Vikings jerseys and sideline jackets | 10/29/2009 | Gene |
| Q: I just stumbled onto your website, and was reading the question about the Joe Kapp 1969 jersey. I've ... A: Kenny, Your best bet for those items is to dod a search for vintage NFL football jerseys or ... | ||
| Jjoe Senser | 10/27/2009 | Gene |
| Q: I met Joe Senser very recently. I would like to contact him through e-mail to thank him for his ... A: Michael, You are the second person to comment on Mr. Senser. I am thrilled to know he is making ... | ||
| 1960's | 10/21/2009 | Gene |
| Q: I had a grandfather who recently passed away and he would always tell me about his days about ... A: Sean, I see no record of him in the books so that means he never officially played a down for the ... | ||
| Ian Johnson | 10/19/2009 | Gene |
| Q: Is Ian Johnson still on the practice squad? Who else remains on the practice squad? A: Bill, According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune: Ian Johnson, Booty signed to practice squad ... | ||
| 1960's | 10/19/2009 | Gene |
| Q: I had a grandfather who recently passed away and he would always tell me about his days about ... A: Sean, I would be happy to help, but my powers of psycho kinesis are on the fritz and I just can not ... | ||
| records | 10/14/2009 | Gene |
| Q: What is the team record for sacks in a single game? ANSWER: Tom, Based on Jared Allen's great ... A: Tom, OK. That clears that up. In 1989, the Vikings had the most sacks in a season with 71 of ... | ||
| records | 10/13/2009 | Gene |
| Q: What is the team record for sacks in a single game? A: Tom, Based on Jared Allen's great performance a few weeks ago, that is a great question. It seems ... | ||
| former player | 10/13/2009 | Gene |
| Q: did a bernard armour play for the minnesota vikings? A: Marty, According to the official alumni list on the vikings.com site...no. Hope this helps. A A A ... | ||
| Ed Lampo | 10/12/2009 | Gene |
| Q: Do you know of a lineman named Ed Lampo who played with the Vikings in the late 50's early 60s? A: Bears Fan, Well, since the Vikings were not even a franchise until 1961, that would rule out ... | ||
| Joe Sensor | 10/11/2009 | Gene |
| Q: I heard Joe Sensor speak at a breakfast at my church this morning and I am awe struck by him! I was ... A: Arlie, Well, I am glad you enjoyed his speaking. Wish I could have heard him. First off, his name ... | ||
| Past player | 10/11/2009 | Gene |
| Q: I picked up a vikings jersey and it is number 22 and the name Palmer who was that and what position ... A: Alonzo, David Palmer is the jersey you have. He came from the University of Alabama and was ... | ||
| please help find a player | 10/6/2009 | Gene |
| Q: iwork at withe castle in blaine.last nite a customer sign a cup for me said he was famos iam not ... A: Ursula, Sorry for the delay. All I could find that was close was a Bill Stephanos. He wore number ... | ||
| Number 57 | 10/1/2009 | Gene |
| Q: My husband used to take pictures for the vikings from 1991-1993 and he as a picture of number 57 ... A: Tisha, Thanks for the question. The photo in question is Mike Merriweather who played from ... | ||
| quarterback | 9/21/2009 | Gene |
| Q: In the 60s i believe the vikings drafted a quarterback this guy played highschool football in normal ... A: Joe, There were quite a few people who played at least one down as a Vikings QB in the 1960's (if ... | ||
| 1969 uniform | 9/11/2009 | Gene |
| Q: I am ordering a replica of Joe Kapp's purple jersey used in 1969 complete with the NFL 50th ... A: Tom, I understand wanting to be authentic. As for the home jerseys I found a photo of from a game ... | ||
| Packers | 9/6/2009 | Gene |
| Q: How many former Green Bay Packers have played with the Minnesota Vikings? A: Matt, Your best bet here would be to go to: http://www.vikings.com/team/history/alumni.html and ... | ||
| Game in the 1970's | 9/2/2009 | Gene |
| Q: I remember a game in the 1970's where the Vikings were behind 20-0 at the 2-minute warning of the ... A: Karen, I am looking through all that I have. The biggest comeback in Vikings history (in the 70's) ... | ||
| Old player | 8/23/2009 | Gene |
| Q: Who was the player that was a pharmacist and a buddy told him to come try out? A: Lynne, From the top of my head I do not know. Usually I can get info like this is someone has a ... | ||
| Dave Osborn/Minnesota Vikings | 8/23/2009 | Gene |
| Q: Did Dave Osborn play quarterback for the Vikings at anytime during his career? Did he mention his ... A: Lois, Dave Osborn was a little before my time, but I will say this...he did not play quarterback ... | ||
| Benjamin Ojogwu | 8/17/2009 | Gene |
| Q: This man claims to have been a CB for the Vikings. He said his career ended with a leg injury. ... A: Lisa, Hey there. I do this about 6 times a year for people who ask me about someone who says they ... | ||
| authentic Del Rio jersey | 8/14/2009 | Gene |
| Q: another question if you have time.i just bought a authentic 1995 viking Jack Del Rio jersey,it has ... A: Gregg, Hello again. Great jersey. The biggest flaws I see are two things: 1 - The sleeve band ... | ||
| screen printed numbers | 8/10/2009 | Gene |
| Q: i have a shot a rich cannon viking jersey,at what point or year did teams go from screen printed ... A: Congrats on your find. I hope I am not too late. Sorry for the delay. As for when they made the ... | ||
| anniverary patch placement | 7/15/2009 | Gene |
| Q: i have two questions really,,but first i have a 25th anniv patch and am wanting to know the ... A: Gregg, Good find in that patch. Not easy to come by. They wore that patch on the left front ... | ||
| McNair | 7/7/2009 | Gene |
| Q: Was there ever a player by the name of McNair, that played for the Vikes??? Like a Receiver? I have ... A: Rob, You can put away your wallet...or tutu...or cheesehead...or whatever was on the table for this ... | ||
Gene
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Expertise
I feel that I am an honest expert in Minnesota Vikings memorabilia, some history and everything present. My website at www.vikingsfantic69.com celebrates my deep purple passion for my love for the Minnesota Vikings.
Experience
My experience comes from being a Vikings Fan all my life. I was voted Super Collector of the month for the month of November 2001 in Beckett Football Card Monthly for my extensive Vikings collection.
Organizations
I am a Fantasy Football League Commissioner and player in various leagues. I have won 5 titles since 2000. I am presently working on an offseason Madden football league for Playstation 2.
Publications
I wrote briefly for HardCore football (until it folded). I was a featured site rater at vik-fan.com. I also did interviews that were published on football.com. I presently write for the PurplePride.org website and do fantasy football writing for FantasyInsights.com on the Vikings. I have also created my own website at www.vikingsfanatic69.com.
Education/Credentials
My education in the Minnesota Vikings comes from years of being a #1 FANATIC!
Awards and Honors
Beckett Football Card Monthly Super Collector of the month. November 2001.
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