Mike Bianchi: Deacon Jones, the greatest athlete in Central Florida history
13 days ago
"I owe everything to Deacon Jones," Fran Tarkenton said after his Hall-of-Fame career was over.
Patrick Reusse: Matt Cassel trying the color purple
95 days ago
Fran Tarkenton was that extraordinary force from the time he came off the bench in the Vikings' first game ever.
Vikings' Peterson wins NFL MVP award
136 days ago
After Peterson became the first Vikings player since Fran Tarkenton in 1975 to win the MVP award, he stood outside the Mahalia Jackson Theater, firmly grasping a trophy and memory.
Chip Kelly's success no surprise to high school classmates and coach
141 days ago
As a quarterback, Kelly had quick feet that reminded Leonard of former NFL quarterback Fran Tarkenton.
After nomadic life in football, Trestman has achieved destination job
147 days ago
Fran Tarkenton was an idol.
Mark Bradley: Here's picking the Falcons by 10 points � really
151 days ago
Fran Tarkenton?
Falcons face the inimitable style of 49ers' Kaepernick
152 days ago
"Of course," Smith said, "you tell the players, 'Fran Tarkenton' and half of them don't know who he is.
Ravens working with a shrinking window of urgency
164 days ago
A win over the Colts today would give Flacco as many career postseason victories (six) as former quarterbacks Johnny Unitas, Phil Simms, Joe Theismann, Bob Griese and Fran Tarkenton.
Jim Souhan: Peterson's feats put to the Minnesota test
166 days ago
In 1975, Fran Tarkenton led the league with a career-best completion percentage of 64.2 percent and 25 touchdowns while leading the Vikings to a 12-2 record.
