Unknown Facts About Minnesota Vikings

15 Jan 2025

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Today, Vikings are facing Rooms in the NFC wild-card game.

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At halftime Vikings were behind 24-3 to Rams.

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Here are the unknown facts about Minnesota Vikings.

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In 1982 Vikings became the first team in NFL history to play in a full closed stadium.

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In 1971 Vikings' Alan Page became the first defensive player in history to win the league MVP award.

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The team's name 'Vikings' was chosen to honor Minnesota's Scandavian population and heritage.

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In 1960s Vikings introduced Cheerleaders in NFL.

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In the 1970s Vikings became the first NFL team to loose four Super Bowl.

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