The US Football History of Minnesota Vikings Washington Post Edition Book

You love your Minnesota Vikings, and they have a unique history in their own right. Take a trip down memory lane by reading through the Washington Post’s history of the team, starting with the shock win over the Bears in 1961 and up to the most recent seasons including 2022, where the Minnesota Vikings pull off the biggest comeback in league history and clinch the division. You’ll be reminded of some of the most memorable moments throughout your favorite team’s history, such as Adrian Peterson’s star performance in 2012.

The Minnesota Vikings have had many great moments throughout their illustrious history. In 1960, Bert Rose became the first general manager of the new Minnesota Vikings franchise. At his recommendation, the Board of Directors adopted the nickname “Vikings.” The name recognized both an aggressive person with the will to win and the Nordic tradition in the northern Midwest.

Join your team with our fun, informative newspaper book. The Minnesota Vikings Newspaper History will bring you closer to the players and teams of yesterday. Whether you are a new fan or a seasoned veteran you will love this book!

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.