Fran Tarkenton
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Fran Tarkenton is one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of the National Football League. He was a three-time Pro Bowler and a two-time All-Pro selection. He was also the first quarterback to throw for over 3,000 yards in a single season. Tarkenton was drafted in the third round of the 1961 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. He quickly

Fran Tarkenton is one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of the National Football League. He was a three-time Pro Bowler and a two-time All-Pro selection. He was also the first quarterback to throw for over 3,000 yards in a single season. Tarkenton was drafted in the third round of the 1961 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. He quickly

Career Passing Stats

NFL 1961-1978

Yards

47,003

#14 All-Time

Touchdowns

342

#11 All-Time

Completion %

57.0

Yards/Game

191.1

#76 All-Time

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Career Timeline

1961-1966

Minnesota Vikings (NFL)

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1967-1971

New York Giants (NFL)

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1972-1978

Minnesota Vikings (NFL)

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