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About 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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Jersey #7511/16/2009Gene
  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 Football11/14/2009Gene
  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 ...
autograph11/12/2009Gene
  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 Gasbarro10/29/2009Gene
  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 jackets10/29/2009Gene
  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 Senser10/27/2009Gene
  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's10/21/2009Gene
  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 Johnson10/19/2009Gene
  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's10/19/2009Gene
  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 ...
records10/14/2009Gene
  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 ...
records10/13/2009Gene
  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 player10/13/2009Gene
  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 Lampo10/12/2009Gene
  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 Sensor10/11/2009Gene
  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 player10/11/2009Gene
  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 player10/6/2009Gene
  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 5710/1/2009Gene
  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 ...
quarterback9/21/2009Gene
  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 uniform9/11/2009Gene
  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 ...
Packers9/6/2009Gene
  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's9/2/2009Gene
  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 player8/23/2009Gene
  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 Vikings8/23/2009Gene
  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 Ojogwu8/17/2009Gene
  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 jersey8/14/2009Gene
  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 numbers8/10/2009Gene
  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 placement7/15/2009Gene
  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 ...
McNair7/7/2009Gene
  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 ...
The number one7/1/2009Gene
  Q: what quarter back wore the number 1 for the Vikes
  A: Glenn, Great question with an easy answer...but you did not tell me what year or decade so I will ...
Former player4/22/2009Gene
  Q: I met a gentleman last week that had been a linebacker in the 80's. He recently had back surgery ...
  A: Tim, Your best bet would be to check on vikings.com under their HISTORY/ALUMNI link and go through ...
past players4/15/2009Gene
  Q: I am looking for an old army buddy who played (or said he did) as back-up DT to A.Page in 67-68 ? ...
  A: Jerry, Good luck finding your friend. All I can say from my end is that according to the Vikings ...
09/17/1961 game program3/3/2009Gene
  Q: I recently was given a 09/17/1961 game day program for the Vikings / Bears game. It is in pristine ...
  A: Brad, Your best bet for market value is to check places like eBay to see what objects like it are ...
1967 Vikings2/1/2009Gene
  Q: Gene, I found some pics my mom took at the Aug. 1967 training camp in Mankato. I am trying to ...
  A: Sarah, Training camp photos are tough because you never know if that jersey stayed with them or not ...
Minnesota Vikings championship rings awared to players 69 73 74 761/25/2009Gene
  Q: Just wondering if you know where to locate a picture of the players/coaches championship rings that ...
  A: I have not searched for rings in quite some time. I know that there is a great photo on my website ...
Minnesota Vikings1/22/2009Gene
  Q: My son has a jersey from the Vikings and it says Turner on the back with the #41. When did Turner ...
  A: S. Marciel, Thanks for your question. I will need a little more info on the jersey year...if ...
looking for player1/13/2009Gene
  Q: i am looking for a back up kicker or punter in the 2000"s by the name of KEVIN any ideas? thanks
  A: Keven, Your best bet would be to check with the www.vikings.com website under "History" for a ...
signed MN Vikings helmet9/17/2007Gene
  Q: I bought a autographed MN vikings helmet at an Auction, I am wondering, how I can find out who ...
  A: I would need to know the year the helmet was signed and what year team it represented. If only one ...
Vikings 45 record7/28/2007Gene
  Q: I have a Vikings 45 record that was recorded by John L. Ritter and on one side is the Legend of Bud ...
  A: Look back in some old answers on here. I may have touched on it earlier. If this is not the same, ...
2004-2006 players6/19/2007Gene
  Q: Who wore #79 between 2004-2006??
  A: Cindy, Great question and what I found was VERY interesting. There actually seems to be a big gap ...
1962 Vikings team autographed football6/7/2007Gene
  Q: I have a football that is autographed with 26 signatures. From what research I have done, all the ...
  A: Heather, Thanks ever so much for your question. First, I wish I had a picture but AllExperts does ...

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