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#1. Who was the first general manager of the Minnesota Vikings?
The Vikings’ first GM was Bert Rose, former PR director for the Rams.
#2. Which defensive group led the Vikings’ success in the late 1960s and 1970s?
The Vikings defense was famously called the Purple People Eaters.
#3. Which stadium did the Vikings play in from 1961 to 1981?
The Vikings’ early home was Metropolitan Stadium.
#4. How many points did the 1998 Vikings score — an NFL record at the time?
The explosive 1998 offense scored 556 points.
#5. Who became coach after Jerry Burns retired in 1991?
Dennis Green took over in 1992.
#6. In the 2009 season, Brett Favre achieved a unique NFL milestone. Which one was it?
In the October 5, 2009 win over the Packers, Favre became the first QB in NFL history to defeat all 32 current teams as a starter.
#7. Which wide receiver did the Vikings reacquire in a trade with the Patriots during the 2010 season?
The Vikings traded for Randy Moss in October 2010, although he was released only weeks later.
#8. Which Vikings quarterback was drafted in the first round in 2011 to replace Brett Favre long-term?
The Vikings selected Christian Ponder with the 12th overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft.
#9. Which team eliminated the Vikings from playoff contention in the 2020 season?
A Christmas Day loss to the Saints ended Minnesota’s playoff hopes in 2020.
#10. Before joining the Vikings as GM in 2022, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah worked for which two NFL teams?
He previously worked in research/football operations roles in San Francisco and Cleveland.
#11. What widely recognized fan tradition at Vikings games involves clapping overhead to a drum beat?
The Vikings adapted this chant from Iceland’s national team at Euro 2016.
#12. What was notable about the Vikings’ “Winter Warrior” uniforms unveiled in 2024?
Minnesota had never worn a white helmet before 2024.
