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U.S. Navy F-35 jets fly over Levi's Stadium during the national anthem before an NFL divisional playoff football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Minnesota Vikings, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) ** FILE **
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Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson arrives at the courthouse with his wife Ashley Brown Peterson, right, for an appearance Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014, in Conroe, Texas. A judge presiding over Adrian Peterson’s child abuse case may consider whether the Vikings star should be arrested for allegedly smoking marijuana while out on bond. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)
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Minnesota Viking Love Boat Scandal - On October 6, 2005, an alleged sex party occurred on Lake Minnetonka with seventeen key members of the Minnesota Vikings football team; including quarterback Daunte Culpepper, Fred Smoot, Mewelde Moore, Pat Williams, Bryant McKinnie, Nate Burleson, Ralph Brown, Jermaine Wiggins, Troy Williamson, Travis Taylor, Kevin Williams, Lance Johnstone, Moe Williams, and Willie Offord. Two houseboats were rented and some, but not all, of the players performed sexual acts in front of crew members. Prostitutes from Atlanta and Florida were flown in for the party, in order to perform the sex acts. There were at least ninety people on the two boats, and Smoot later estimated that there were 100 women present. An anonymous former player of the Minnesota Vikings claimed that this is not the first time that such an incident had happened. Four of the players were charged with misdemeanors related to the events.
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14. Bud Grant (1967-1985) served as the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings of for eighteen seasons; he was the team's second (1967–83) and fourth (1985) head coach. Before coaching the Vikings, he was the head coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League for ten seasons, winning the Grey Cup four times. Grant is the most successful coach in Vikings history, and the third most successful professional football coach overall (behind Don Shula and George Halas), with a combined 290 wins in the NFL and CFL. Grant was elected to the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1983 and to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1994. He was the first coach in the history of professional football to guide teams to the Grey Cup and the Super Bowl. (Fran Tarkenton (10) Minnesota Vikings quarterback with coach Bud Grant, Jan. 7, 1974)
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In this Monday, Aug. 8, 2017 photo, Minnesota Vikings fans watch as the football gear was being loaded on a truck at Minnesota State University, in Mankato, Minn. (Jerry Holt/Star Tribune via AP)
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Melissa Hinton of Mankato waits in line for an autograph on the last day of Minnesota Vikings training camp, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017 in Mankato, Minn. (Jerry Holt/Star Tribune via AP)
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In this Monday, Aug. 7, 2017 photo, Minnesota Vikings equipment manger Dennis Ryan pushes a stack of shoulder pads to a truck as the team prepared to leave Minnesota State University after 52 years in Mankato, Minn. (Jerry Holt/Star Tribune via AP)
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FILE - In this June 13, 2017, file photo, Minnesota Vikings linebacker Edmond Robinson makes a catch during NFL football practice, in Eden Prairie, Minn. With Chad Greenway retired, there's a rare opening in the lineup, with Emmanuel Lamur, Edmond Robinson and Ben Gedeon in the mix.(AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
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Minnesota Vikings tackle Mike Remmers (72) protects quarterback Sam Bradford (8) from defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) during NFL football training camp Friday, July 28, 2017, in Mankato, Minn. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell makes a fingertip catch during NFL football training camp Friday, July 28, 2017, in Mankato, Minn. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell makes a catch during NFL football training camp Thursday, July 27, 2017, in Mankato, Minn. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (11) does push ups after he missed a catch during a scrimmage during NFL football training camp Friday, July 28, 2017, in Mankato, Minn. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford (8) is congratulated by teammates Laquon Treadwell (11), Alex Boone (75) and Mike Remmers (72) after throwing a touchdown during NFL football training camp Thursday, July 27, 2017, in Mankato, Minn. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater speaks at his first press conference since his knee injury last year, during an NFL football training camp in Mankato, Minn., Thursday, July 27, 2017.(AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
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FILE - In this Dec. 11, 2016, file photo, Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen celebrates after sacking Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles during the first half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla. The Vikings have signed the two-time Pro Bowler to a contract extension, the team announced Wednesday, July 26, 2017.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
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FILE - In this May 5, 2017, file photo, Minnesota Vikings rookie running back Dalvin Cook speaks to the media during the NFL football team rookies minicamp, in Eden Prairie, Minn. With a troubled background, many believed the best thing for Dalvin Cook would be to get as far away from South Florida as possible for the NFL. He's here in Minnesota now and the Vikings are working to surround him with guidance and leadership as he starts his NFL career. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)
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In this 1966, photo, Minnesota Vikings head football coach Norm Van Brocklin speaks at a luncheon welcoming the Minnesota Vikings in Mankato Minn. The Vikings training camp was at Bermidji State University from 1961-1965 before moving to Mankato State University. The Minnesota Vikings say the 52nd training camp in Mankato will be their last one away from headquarters. The Vikings announced on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, that they plan to hold training camp at their new practice facility in the Twin Cities suburb of Eagan starting in 2018. (John Croft/Star Tribune via AP)/Star Tribune via AP)
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In this July 4, 1971, photo, the Minnesota Vikings hold training camp in Mankato, Minn. Assistant coach John Michael is at center rear. Others shown include Roy Winston (70) and Chris Morris (65). The Vikings training camp was at Bermidji State University from 1961-1965 before moving to Mankato State University. The Minnesota Vikings say the 52nd training camp in Mankato will be their last one away from headquarters. The Vikings announced on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, that they plan to hold training camp at their new practice facility in the Twin Cities suburb of Eagan starting in 2018. (Wayne Bell/Star Tribune via AP)
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FILE - In this Aug. 14, 2014, file photo, a chain link fence collapses under the pressure of Minnesota Vikings fans trying to get Vikings rookie quarterback Teddy Bridgewater's glove after he tossed it to them on the last day of NFL football training camp for the team in Mankato, Minn. The Minnesota Vikings say the 52nd training camp in Mankato will be their last one away from headquarters. The Vikings announced on Tuesday that they plan to hold training camp at their new practice facility in the Twin Cities suburb of Eagan starting in 2018. (Ben Garvin/Pioneer Press via AP, File)
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FILE - In this Aug. 9, 1978, file photo, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton passes at training camp in Mankato, Minn. The Minnesota Vikings say the 52nd training camp in Mankato will be their last one away from headquarters. The Vikings announced on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, that they plan to hold training camp at their new practice facility in the Twin Cities suburb of Eagan starting in 2018. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)
