Fran was traded to the Vikings at the end of 1971 after being NFC's 8th leading passer last year. His longest play from scrimmage was an 81-yd. touchdown pass to Rich Houston.
Fran plays in the Masters Golf Tournament each Spring.
1972 Topps Set (Football) (1972)
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This strong, speedy running back is an important part of Minnesota's leading rushers, Jim is used on punt and kick-off returns. The former #2 draft pick can cut on a dime to pick up needed yardage.
Who is it?
Minnesota was 7 and 7 last year. They scored 383 points to their opponents 403. They were 4th in the scoring department with 23 TDs rush- ing, 21 TDs passing, 44 extra points, 23 field goals and 3 safeties. They led in FGs, FGAS and Safeties.
Who is it?
Bill was 6th in the Rushing Department in '65. He gained 699 yards on 160 attempts, averaging 4.4 yards per try. He scored 6 TDs. Bill's longest gain was 40 yards. He has a total of 2194 yards on 570 tries and 18 TDs.
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Here is a selection of card sets featuring players from this team. The number of players included from the team is also shown.
2009 Topps Set (Football)
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1992 Fleer Set (Football)
(16)
1996 Classic NFL Experience Set (Football)
(5)
1989 Topps Set (Football)
(16)
1997 Fleer Goudey Set (Football)
(5)
1969 Topps Set (Football)
(11)
1975 Topps Set (Football)
(18)
1991 Fleer Set (Football)
(14)
2014 Topps Set (Football)
(14)
2017 Panini Set (Football)
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2021 Score Set (Football)
(9)
2021 Panini Prestige Set (Football)
(9)
1989 Score Set (Football)
(14)
1974 Topps Set (Football)
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2022 Panini Legacy Set (Football)
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Back to the Front! Vikings card back du jour...
Carl Eller
A participant in 6 Pro Bowl Games, Carl has been selected for All-Pro recognition 6 times. The winner of the George Halas Award in 1971 as the NFL's Best Defensive Player, he caused 6 opponents' fumbles during the 1974 season. Carl was an All-American at Minnesota where he was a two-way starter. He was a 3-year regular in the line for Minnesota and a teammate of Bobby Bell, formerly with the Kansas City Chiefs. A hard hitter and ferocious tackler.
Guess the Mystery Viking. Clue 10 of 12. I have passed for over 2000 yards 14 different seasons.
