Vikings Announce “All Mall Of America Team”
By Adam Carlson
Oct 27, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Former Minnesota Vikings safety Joey Browner smiles as his was honored before the game with the Green Bay Packers at Mall of America Field at H.H.H. Metrodome. The Packers win 44-31. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
Mall of America Field in Minnesota has provided many fans with a lifetime worth of experiences. It is the hard work of the players on the field that makes these experiences so worthwhile.
With the dome being demolished after this year, the team took the initiative to name the “All Mall of America” team. Fans have voted on Vikings.com over the last month and here is the list of players who made the cut.
HEAD COACH
- Dennis Green (1992-2001)
Dec 1, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) against the Chicago Bears at Mall of America Field at H.H.H. Metrodome. The Vikings defeated the Bears 23-20 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
OFFENSE
- Quarterback: Daunte Culpepper (1999-2005)
- Running Back: Adrian Peterson (2007-present)
- Running Back: Robert Smith (1993-2000)
- Wide Receiver: Anthony Carter (1985-1993)
- Wide Receiver: Cris Carter (1990-2001)
- Wide Receiver: Randy Moss (1998-2004, 2010)
- Tight End: Steve Jordan (1982-1994)
- Tackle: Tim Irwin (1981-1993)
- Tackle: Gary Zimmerman (1986-1992)
- Guard: Steve Hutchinson (2006-2011)
- Guard: Randall McDaniel (1988-1999)
- Center: Matt Birk (1998-2008)
Oct 21, 2012; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive back Antoine Winfield (26) against the Arizona Cardinals at the Metrodome. The Vikings defeated the Cardinals 21-14. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
DEFENSE
- Defensive End: Jared Allen (2008-2013)
- Defensive End: Chris Doleman (1985-1993, 1999)
- Defensive Tackle: John Randle (1990-2000)
- Defensive Tackle: Kevin Williams (2003-2013)
- Linebacker: Chad Greenway (2006-2013)
- Linebacker: Ed McDaniel (1992-2001)
- Linebacker: Scott Studwell (1977-1990)
- Cornerback: Carl Lee (1983-1993)
- Cornerback: Antoine Winfield (2004-2012)
- Safety: Robert Griffith (1994-2001)
- Safety: Joey Browner (1983-1991)
Oct 25, 2012; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin (12) looks on prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Metrodome. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
SPECIAL TEAMS
- Return Specialist: Percy Harvin (2009-2012)
- Punter: Chris Kluwe (2005-2012)
- Kicker: Ryan Longwell (2006-2011)
- ST Coverage: Chris Walsh (1994-2002)
These individuals will be honored at halftime of Sunday’s contest between the Vikings and Eagles.