Fran Tarkenton
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The original great dual-threat quarterback in NFL history, Hall of Fame quarterback Fran Tarkenton was a nine-time Pro Bowl selection and the NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year and Most Valuable Player in 1975. Tarkenton and the great “Purple People Eaters” defenses of 1970’s Minnesota Vikings made it to the Super Bowl three times between 1972 and 1977, but lost all three appearances.
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In all three playoff games, Tarkenton threw more interceptions than touchdowns, and threw for 205 yards or less. As a result, the Vikings scored a grand total of 27 points combined in those three appearances.
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