The Minnesota Vikings had four opportunities early in the Super Bowl era to win professional football’s championship. They failed in all four of those games — against the Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Oakland Raiders — and have too often been close to making another appearance but painfully failing to reach it in the ensuing 49 years.
9. Paul Krause, FS
Paul Krause was one of the greatest players at his position throughout his run with the Vikings from 1968 through 1979. Krause spent the first four seasons of his career with Washington before he was traded to Minnesota.
8. Adrian Peterson, RB
Adrian “All Day” Peterson was one of the greatest ball carriers in NFL history. He combined speed, power, and elusiveness like few have ever done in the league. He wouldn’t be confused with a Walter Payton or a Marcus Allen as a great all-around back as AD was a poor blocker and didn’t have the greatest hands for receiving, but with the ball in his hands, he was nearly unstoppable.
7. Carl Eller
Defensive end Carl Eller was one of the key contributors to the development of the Vikings from expansion team to NFL powerhouse. His play as a pass rusher extraordinaire for the legendary Purple People Eaters put fear into the hearts of opposing quarterbacks throughout the NFL.
6. Randy Moss, WR
5. Randall McDaniel,
4. Cris Carter, WR
3. Mick Tingelhoff
2. Fran Tarkenton, QB
1. Alan Page, DT
