In August 1959, three Minneapolis businessmen Bill Boyer, H. P. Skoglund and Max Winter were awarded a franchise in the new American Football League. Five months later in January 1960, the ownership group along with Bernie Ridder forfeited its AFL membership and then was awarded the National Football League's 14th franchise with play to begin in 1961.
The Minnesota Vikings were founded in the year of 1966.
The Vikings were actually established in 1961. Minnesota was awarded a franchise in 1959 and they began play in the 1961 season.
They were founded in 1961.
The Packers were founded in 1919 and joined the NFL in 1921. The Vikings were founded and joined the NFL in 1961.
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He currently plays for the Minnesota Vikings. August 2009-current
The Minnesota Vikings.
Minnesota Vikings was created in 1961.
The Minnesota Vikings have been in Minnesota since August 1959.
He was signed to a two-year, $25 million deal with the Minnesota Vikings.
Adrian Peterson plays for the Minnesota Vikings.
As of 2009, the Minnesota Vikings are division champs.
Greg Childs is number 85 on the Minnesota Vikings.