1975 Vikings

Thank you for posting this...it actually brought a tear to my eye! I have been a VIKINGS fan since 1967. I was just a wee lad when I was in the school library and saw the cover of a Sports Illustrated which had the Vikings and Rams in the trenches with steam from the cold at HHH stadium. I was so impressed that I instantly became one of the Norsemens die hard fans. I got my first EFL game the next year and played the Vikings in all my games with the fellas from my school. I have been up and down, cried tears of joy and frustration but deep down, my blood is purple! I have seen them come and go, but as long as they are wearing the horns, they will always be.....MINNESOTA VIKINGS!! Thanks again for reaffirming why I love those VIKES!!!

[Coach K-LO]

the 1970's Vikings were one of my favorite teams of all time. They just didn't play well in the big game (as so many others have done since). Chuck Foreman was my favorite RB along with OJ at that time.

K-Lo

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Once I get this team created I'll post photos.

I'm working on getting a set of 22 "Reggie" figures minimum for league play.

11 painted in Dark home jerseys for offense and 11 white away jersey players for the defense.

1975 Vikings

Starting lineup:

WR - Jim Lash 82 6'2" 199 Black
LT - Steve Riley 78 6'5" 258 White (S.Riley on jersey)
LG - Charles Goodrum 68 6'3" 256 Black
C - Mick Tingelhoff 53 6'2" 240 White
RG - Ed White 62 6'3" 268 White
RT - Ron Yary 73 6'6" 255 White
TE - Stu Voigt 83 6'1" 225 White (careful on spelling Voigt)
WR - John Gilliam 42 6'1" 195 Black
QB - Fran Tarkenton 10 6'0" 190 White
RB - Chuck Foreman 44 6'2" 207 Black
RB - Ed Marinaro 49 6'2" 212 White

LE - Carl Eller 81 6'6" 247 Black
LT - Doug Sutherland 69 6'3" 250 White
RT - Alan Page 88 6'4" 245 Black
RE - Jim Marshall 70 6'4" 240 Black
LLB - Roy Winston 60 5'11" 222 White
MLB - Jeff Siemon 50 6'2" 230 White
RLB - Wally Hilgenberg 58 6'3" 229 White
LCB - Nate Wright 43 5'11" 180 Black
RCB - Bobby Bryant 20 6'1" 170 White
LSS - Jeff Wright 23 5'11" 190 White
RFS - Paul Krause 22 6'3" 200 White

Off the bench:

QB 2 - Bob Lee 19 6'2" 195 White
OL 6 - Andy Maurer 66 6'3" 247 White
OL 7 - Steve Lawson 65 6'3" 265 Black
OL 8 - John Ward 72 6'4" 258 White
RB 3 - Brent McClanahan 33 5'10" 202 Black
RB 4 - Dave Osborn 41 6'0" 208 White
RB 5 - Robert Miller 35 5'11" 204 Black
TE 2 - Steve Craig 84 6'3" 230 Black
WR 3 / KR - Sam McCullum 80 6'2" 203 Black
WR 4 - Clint Haslerig 87 6'0" 191 Black

DL 5 - Bob Lurtsema 75 6'6" 250 White
DL 6 - Mark Mullaney 77 6'6" 242 White
LB 4 - Fred McNeill 54 6'2" 229 Black
LB 5 - Matt Blair 59 6'5" 229 Black
LB 6 - Amos Martin 55 6'3" 228 White
LB 7 - Bob Stein 52 6'2" 235 White
CB 3 - Joe Blahak 21 5'10" 188 White
CB 4 - Pete Athas 45 5'11" 185 White
S 3 - Terry Brown 24 6'2" 205 White
S 4 - Autry Beamon 27 6'1" 190 Black

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Misc:

PK - Fred Cox 14 5'10" 200 White
P - Neil Clabo 12 6'2" 200 White

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[Silverhorse 228]

Although I am a die- hard Cowboys fan, there was a very brief time in my life when I did like the Vikings...it was hard not to. Fran Tarkenton, Allen Page, Chuck Foreman...all those guys...how could you not love the effort they put in every week. I for one could not see how this team never won a Superbowl, but you know what...their shear determination to win and come back year after year...it was inspiring. It just goes to show that even if you don't reach your ultimate goal, it is the journey that builds character for a life time, not how many championships you win....

Thank you Big Franco for bring back the magic of the Vikings...as a gift I have posted the only time I ever wore a Vikings tee shirt...I hope it shows that although I love the Cowboys...I love the sport of football even more...

[FrustratedFinFan]

Don't focus too much on past failures Vikings fans....your team is turning it around and I can see Adrian Peterson leading you to the promised land. You just need to get a QB....or Tarvaris Jackson needs to up his game. The "D" is pretty good now. In fact, I started rooting for this team....I needed a second team to root for....my lowly Dolphins are really dragging me down these days.

But reaching back to yesteryear, I feel your pain. I was a Rams fan for many years as well. I will not root for the traitors now though. Man, 1979 was such a cool year....but the 4th quarter and Lynn Swann in the Super Bowl ended that dream. Or how about 1977(?)....my then hometown Broncos had a truly charmed season....gadget plays and great defense took them to the Bowl....for a drubbing by "America's team ."

[joel_p1]

Chris,
Offense is complete . Defense is half complete.
I will contact Beenutt for the decals. Did you get the rest of your figures yet?
I used some 67 big men on offense with FF.com figures that I created for you.
With a couple other figures custom made for you.
Will post some pics as soon as I get some decals.
Also need some facemask.
Joel

Awesome Joel! I am VERY excited.

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