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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Gary Larsen | 9/4/2010 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 one | 7/1/2009 |
| 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 player | 4/22/2009 |
| 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 players | 4/15/2009 |
| 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 program | 3/3/2009 |
| 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 Vikings | 2/1/2009 |
| 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 76 | 1/25/2009 |
| 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 Vikings | 1/22/2009 |
| 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 player | 1/13/2009 |
| 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 helmet | 9/17/2007 |
| 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 record | 7/28/2007 |
| 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 players | 6/19/2007 |
| 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 football | 6/7/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1998 Coaches | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: I'd like to find a list of all of the coaches and asst coaches that were part of the 1998 team. A: Good question... Dennis Green - Head Coach Hubbard Alexander - Wide receivers Coach Dave Atkins - ... | |
| Former Viking players | 5/21/2007 |
| Q: What team members have used jersey #27 in the last 15 years? A: http://www.vikings.com/historyalumni.html Go there and check it out to your heart's content. Fun ... | |
| #28 jersey | 4/29/2007 |
| Q: Who (other than Ahmad Rashad) has worn #28 for the Vikings? A: Good question. I like a little research. Here you go: 1961 - Dick Haley 1964-66 - Tom Hall ... | |
| QB | 4/27/2007 |
| Q: I am trying to get some stats on a QB named Clay Willman I think he was with The Vikings the year ... A: HOLD THE PHONE! I just did another search and VOILA! Here are some numbers and info on him from ... | |
| Purple People Eaters | 4/12/2007 |
| Q: Where can I find a Danbury Mint Purple People Eaters figurine? ANSWER: Your best bet for something ... A: As a follow up...I checked with Danbury and it WAS a limited piece and they do not have any more. ... | |
| Purple People Eaters | 3/28/2007 |
| Q: Where can I find a Danbury Mint Purple People Eaters figurine? A: Your best bet for something like this might be to call Danbury directly or keep your eye on eBay. ... | |
| 1964 Minnesota Vikings autographed football | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: My mother received a Minnesota Vikings team football, autographed by the players from the 1964 ... A: Sounds like a great piece. I would love to see a photo. As I have stated to people before, the ... | |
| 98 squad jersey numbers | 2/1/2007 |
| Q: I am a huge vikings fan, and i'm an avid through the mail autograph hobbiest. I need the jersey ... A: I am still looking for that in an easy to acquire format. I know I have a copy of that roster ... | |
| former viking player | 12/18/2006 |
| Q: was there a former player with the last name Howard A: You've got a Bryan who played Safety iun 1982. He was a 9th round choice and you have David who ... | |
| Vintage Viking Football Cards | 12/17/2006 |
| Q: Im looking for a Tom Adams football card as he played for the vikings in the 60's. A: I hope you can find one. Not even sure if they made one of him. I looked through my extensive ... | |
| vikings jersey | 12/16/2006 |
| Q: Who would have worn jersey no.52 in the late 80's or early 90's? I have recieved this game worn ... A: Number 52 was worn by Dennis Johnson (1980-85), Randy Rasmussen (1987-89), Jim Dick (1987 - ... | |
| # 57 | 12/4/2006 |
| Q: We saw an awesome boat in Maryland with "Vikings #57" on the side. Any idea which player owns this ... A: No clue who would be an ex Viking in Maryland who had the number 57. The only guy off the top f my ... | |
| Viking Jersey #s of the past. | 11/29/2006 |
| Q: Besides Jeff George, Do you know who wore the number 3 for the Minnesota Vikings if there were any ... A: Good question. The #3 has not had too many takers in Vikings history: Jan Stenerud (1984-85) Rich ... | |
| Anthony Carter | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: Do you know how to contact Anthony Carter or even the City or State he lives in? I am trying to ... A: I do not know how to contact Mr. Carter directly, but the Vikings have many of their alumni on a ... | |
| JIm Marshall in the Hall | 11/9/2006 |
| Q: I think it is a crime that Jim Marshall is not in the Hall of Fame. I know that Matt Blair has (had) ... A: I totally agree that he should be there. Here are a few things I was able to find: - ... | |
| Autograph signings | 11/5/2006 |
| Q: I am looking for vikings alumni autographs. I have a football already signed by some greats like: ... A: Not sure where you live, but I know that the Vikings have alumni guys show up in a tent on gamedays ... | |
| vikings | 10/31/2006 |
| Q: all of minnesotas quarterbacks over the years A: I actually have that posted on the site somewhere under past QBs. I remember that because for some ... | |
| Initial Vikings roster | 10/24/2006 |
| Q: I was at the Vikings 1st training camp in Bemidji, Minnesota. I found my old autograph book with ... A: I can only provide you the actual playing roster for that year. Anyone who did not make the cut ... | |
| Pass Players | 10/22/2006 |
| Q: I looking for a player that use to play with Minnesota Vikings in the late 90's name Orlanda Thomas ... A: I am trying to find some more precise info on Orlando. Yes, he no longer plays btu I should have ... | |
| #23 | 10/11/2006 |
| Q: Other than the rookie Griffin and previously Michael Bennet which other Vikings have worn #23. ... A: Working on this. Your request just came at a busy time. I should have an answer to you this week. ... | |
| 76 vikings roster | 10/9/2006 |
| Q: i have the madden football game and wanted to fill in the 76 vikings names and numbers can you help ... A: I have not forgotten of neglected your question. This one is a little involved to put together as I ... | |
| Cris Carter of the Minnesota Vikings | 10/5/2006 |
| Q: Did the Minnesota Vikings actually do what they discussed in the Spring of 2003, that is, sign Cris ... A: The answer to your question is yes and... Players do not go into the Hall a "member of a team". ... | |
| James White | 9/18/2006 |
| Q: I sent in a question on Sept 1, about a player named James from the 70's or 80's of the minnesota ... A: Sorry, no pictures from my findings of James White from my end. There is no listing for a James ... | |
| Vikings Rosters | 9/2/2006 |
| Q: I am looking for the 69-75 vikings rosters. I also woul like the 98 roster. Weight, College and ... A: That is quite a bit of information to look up. Let me send you the best way... Hit your Google.com ... | |
| old player | 9/1/2006 |
| Q: i am trying 2 find a past member of the vikings. he probably played duing the 80's his first name ... A: Looks like your long lost player is James White. He played Defensive Tackle from 1976-1983 and was ... | |
| retired player | 8/30/2006 |
| Q: I MET A MAN NAMED JIMMY BANKS THIS WEEKEND AND HE SAID THAT HE WAS RETIRED MINNESOTE VIKING PLAYER ... A: I show nothing in my research materials that would lend me to believe that Jimmy and Antonio are the ... | |
| vikings players | 8/29/2006 |
| Q: ever heard of a player named Cranford Traylor played with Vik's from 63 to 76 ? A: Here is the answer I give most often to inquiries like this one... The Vikings have an "All-Time ... | |
| John Randle | 8/24/2006 |
| Q: John Randle is one of my all time favorite players, period. While I know he ranks high on the all ... A: I am glad to hear someone else out there appreciates what Johnny did in purple...and in the NFL. I ... | |
| player name and number | 8/21/2006 |
| Q: Could you tell me who was number 4 for the Vikings in the 80's or 90's? I appreciate your help. ... A: Take your pick of the 34's you would like that jersey to be... Al Randolph (1973) Rickey Young ... | |
| Looking fot any info on Gary Smith--1960's | 8/19/2006 |
| Q: Can you help me find any info on Gary Smith? He played in the 1960-70's era. I do believe it was for ... A: In the 60's there was a player by the name of Gordon Smith. He was a TE from Missouri. Is that the ... | |
| Front four | 8/18/2006 |
| Q: Gary Larsen played tackle from 66-74. Who played that spot after Larsen? Page went to 77 and then ... A: Doug Sutherland replaced Larsen. Doug was on the team and played from 1971 to 1980. He was number ... | |
| roster | 8/12/2006 |
| Q: !sorry! could i get their numbers also?i need the 2003 roster for the minnesota vikings. do you know ... A: MINNESOTA VIKINGS No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. College 82 Alexander, ... | |
| roster | 8/11/2006 |
| Q: i need the 2003 roster for the minnesota vikings. do you know were i could find one? A: There you go.... 2003 Minnesota Vikings Head Coach: Mike Tice To be listed, a player must have ... | |
| vikings jersey | 7/30/2006 |
| Q: I was tying to locate a game used Viking jersey, home or away, from the 1969 season. Any help would ... A: Good luck with that. 1969 stuff is hard to come by for many reasons and jerseys may be twice as ... | |
| Photo of Kent Kramer | 7/28/2006 |
| Q: Where can I get a photo of the 1969 Minnesota Football team when Kent Kramer played? Maybe just a ... A: Your best bet would be to contact the Vikings office and get the person in charge of archives on the ... | |
| Vikings alumni | 7/25/2006 |
| Q: Who was the player that was in the same backfiel with Bill Brown. I think he was from North Dakota. ... A: Yes, Dave Osborn played from 65-75 and Brown was there from 62-74. Dave was from North Dakota as ... | |
| vikings football | 7/23/2006 |
| Q: WE HAVE A FOOTBALL SIGNED BY FRAN TARKINGTON, CARL ELLER, BUD GRANT,JACK BEASLEY, JACKIE WALLACE, ... A: Great ball. I sure would love a picture of it to get a better look. If I were going to say ... | |
| vikings alumni | 7/21/2006 |
| Q: I played golf with Clay Willman yesterday, and I heard someone say later that he used to be a ... A: If he is 68 now, then that would out him as the Vikings QB in the late 50's (not possible as the ... | |
| Who does the music? | 7/11/2006 |
| Q: Who does the music for the video at the beginning of each Vikings game with the big Vikings ship on ... A: I found your answer to this...FINALLY! Go to: http://www.aaronstokes.com/ As the site loads, ... | |
| Vikings Vs Dolphins history | 7/4/2006 |
| Q: I have an ongoing friendly dispute with my boss in at work, he being a Dolphin's fan and me a ... A: Unfortunately when you are dealing with the die-hard Dolphin FREAK you end up right back where they ... | |
| George | 6/30/2006 |
| Q: I'm looking for a photo or trading card of George "Buster" Rhymes, who played for the Vikings from ... A: I will be happy to send you a scanned 1986 card (the only one I have of him right now) if you want. ... | |
| Ray Scott | 5/30/2006 |
| Q: For which years did Ray Scott announce Viking Football? Is there a Viking site that I am able to go ... A: OK... A broadcaster for sixty years, Ray Scott was actually more famous as a football broadcaster. ... | |
| Vikings QB list | 5/18/2006 |
| Q: On 12/9/05 you put out a list of Vikings QB's ... A: Yes, I put out a list of QBs that left out Mr. Tarkenton, but I also made an addendum to that list ... | |
| viking player history | 5/17/2006 |
| Q: i met a guy today with a super bowl ring on. his name was bob or bill reed, said he played for the ... A: There was a Bobby Reed who played from 1962-1963, but there were no Super Bowls in that day so the ... | |
| Last player to wear #88 for vikings? | 5/14/2006 |
| Q: I RECENTLY MET A GENTLEMAN WHO HAD SAID THAT HE PLAYED FOR THE COWBOYS AND THE VIKINGS; THEN HE WENT ... A: Your mystery man is Marc May. He was the last person to wear the number 88 before they retired it ... | |
| former players | 5/9/2006 |
| Q: Have you ever heard of Kevin Ham from South Dakota that played for the vikings. If so do you have ... A: According to my records, there has not been a Kevin Ham to play for the Vikings. Now, if he was in ... | |
| retired player | 5/1/2006 |
| Q: I met someone this past weekend who said his name is Bob....VERY big black guy who said he used to ... A: Let me mention a few items to touch on first: 1 - He gave you his wrong name up front. There should ... | |
| former Viking | 4/11/2006 |
| Q: Do you recall if a David Andrew Howlett ever played for the Vikings, and, if so, what year? A: As far as my records go, which is a listing of most any NFL Minnesota Vikings player who ever donned ... | |
| Vikings draft | 3/14/2006 |
| Q: Where do you see the Vikings going with the first two rounds of this year's draft? Will the ... A: Where do you see the Vikings going with the first two rounds of this year's draft? I tried this ... | |
| anthony carter | 3/1/2006 |
| Q: I sat by Anthony Carter on a return trip from Biluxi Mississippi and enjoyed a wonderful visit with ... A: I tell you what I would do. I would call the Vikings and get someone on the phone with the PR ... | |
| Running back situation | 2/24/2006 |
| Q: Do you think the Vikings will pursue James or Alexander..or do you think they will wait until the ... A: Justin, While the Vikings may draft a RB, I do not see them passing up an oppotunity to have a ... | |
| Vikings helmet | 1/12/2006 |
| Q: Did the Minnesota Vikings ever have white helmets? If so, in what year(s)? A: Great question, but njo. The Vikings have always had the purple helmets since their inception. In ... | |
| Question about Vikings jerseys | 1/11/2006 |
| Q: What years did the Vikings wear the solid purple jerseys? Also, didn't they have one or two years ... A: Great questions! The Vikings never devoted an entire season to wearing the solid purple jerseys. ... | |
| Prices for 88 & 89 Viking Starting Line Ups | 1/10/2006 |
| Q: Gene, Could you give me the current book prices for the '88 & '89 Vikings SLU's. I am only missing ... A: Here is how I will anser your question... SLU figures are now almost considered vintage sports toys ... | |
| ed white | 1/10/2006 |
| Q: I'm looking for info about guard ed white and maybe a picture also. I believe he played in the late ... A: Marilyn, Ed White played from 1969-1977. He was the only rookie to make the regular season roster ... | |
| vikings players last name reed | 12/29/2005 |
| Q: who played number 32 last name reed for the vikings A: Sorry to take so long wiht my answer. Holidays and all that. Your answer is Oscar Reed. he played ... | |
| Brad Johnson | 12/13/2005 |
| Q: Who was the coach when Brad Johnson played for the Minnesota Vikings the first time? What year did ... A: Dennis Green came into the Head Coaching position the same year Brad came into the league...1992. ... | |
| quarterbacks | 12/13/2005 |
| Q: ------------------------- Followup To what about fran tarkenton. he was there in the early 60's ... A: OMGoodness! How could I have left off THE MAN? I was so busy looking up guys that I completely ... | |
| wiggins, moore. are they starting? | 12/11/2005 |
| Q: I have Jermaine Wiggins and Mewelde Moore on my fantasy football team and last week, they killed me. ... A: Moore may be limited. With it being at home this week, the Vikes may start him though. It is ... | |
| quarterbacks | 12/9/2005 |
| Q: can you give me the list of all the quarterbacks for the vikings. at least the ones that played, the ... A: The best way for me to answer you is to list every Vikings QB I can find. Some I am not sure played ... | |
| old days | 12/5/2005 |
| Q: Gene, Didn't the NFL play a game against the college all-stars way back when? Do you have any ... A: I am presently looking into your query on the game you speak of. I will let you know when I find ... | |
| Daunte Culpepper | 11/28/2005 |
| Q: How many times have the Vikings scored in the last 2 minutes of a game to go ahead of the opponent ... A: My memory recalls the win against the Saints two years ago when he ran in for the two point ... | |
| Team Analysis | 10/31/2005 |
| Q: Can you give me an analysis of the team and basically tell me their stregnths and weaknesses, in a ... A: Since I never heard back from you, I will try my bext to generically answer your questions one thing ... | |
| Vike's Autographs | 6/11/2005 |
| Q: I had the good fortune to get ahold of an old, but in good shape, Viking's painter hat with 6 ... A: Well, I can give you the names of every player that wore those numbers pretty easily. Congrats on ... | |
| vikings play schemes | 1/24/2005 |
| Q: I have been wanting to know for a while now, and I could not find this anywhere, so what is the ... A: Offensive scheme, obviously, is the West Coast style of offense. Lots of passing, play action, very ... | |
| Music | 11/28/2004 |
| Q: I would like to know the song used for the Vikings "on the Line" video highlights show shown on the ... A: OK Terry. Now, I assume the video you are referring to has the big Viking ship going across the ... | |
| Vikings Record Album | 9/30/2004 |
| Q: My boyfriend has a book with Norm Van Brocklin and George Shaw on the cover. Below their picture it ... A: Teresa, Thanks for writing. These albums must be popping up out of sheetrock or something. This ... | |
| Vikings Record | 8/27/2004 |
| Q: What is the Vikings record in championship games? I say they won once in 1969 but, I have heard ... A: Bill, Sorry I never got back to you...at least until now. I never got the email sent to me that ... | |
| unsure if questions are getting through | 6/18/2004 |
| Q: Gene, I sent a followup question to you and then a note asking for confirmation as to whether the ... A: Hey Poke....No, no follow up got to me. Sorry for that. Not sure what is going on. I check my ... | |
| unsure if followup went through to you | 6/15/2004 |
| Q: Gene, I sent you a followup to yesterdays question, but did not receive any notification by e-mail ... A: Yea. It looks like this is going to have to go through direct email. Sorry about that. I am very ... | |
| minnesota vikings 1961 'illustrated record album' | 6/15/2004 |
| Q: Gene, A friend has a complete 'Minnesota Vikings Illustrated Record Album' from 1961. It is a ... A: First, let me say that I am extremely envious of this item your friend has. I would love to give it ... | |
| Marcus Robinson | 5/9/2004 |
| Q: Like other PURE VIKING FANS out there, I've been waiting patiently for someone to complement Randy, ... A: It's funny you should bring this up. I just finished an interview with Moe Williams. We talked ... | |
| #88 | 4/7/2004 |
| Q: Who has worn # 88 for the vikings in the last 5 years? A: I am so sorry for not getting back to you earlier than this. I was answerimg another question and I ... | |
| free agency | 3/18/2004 |
| Q: who do you think the vikes need to add to make us a contender A: This is always a touch question. First off, sorry for this answer taking so long. I have been on ... | |
| vikings | 3/16/2004 |
| Q: on vacation i met a man who claimed to be a former viking. I beleive his name was irvine strait or ... A: Staci, I hope you had a nice vacation. I am sorry that this is late, but I was on vacation too and ... | |
| Vikings Mouse Pad | 2/13/2004 |
| Q: A friend at work has a Minnesota Vikings Mouse Pad. On the mouse pad is a circle of jersey with ... A: Great question. I love stuff like this. It is really not involved at all. What your friend has is ... | |
| jersey number - Dave Casper | 6/27/2002 |
| Q: Gene, Can you tell me what number Dave Casper wore during his brief stint with the Vikings in 1983? ... A: David, I appreciate you writing me regarding Dave Casper. His number for his stint with the ... | |
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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