4 former Minnesota Vikings named Hall of Fame finalists

Four individuals who have spent time with the Minnesota Vikings were named finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2016.

As a football player, there isn’t a bigger honor than being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Being enshrined proves that they are deserving to be among the ranks of the game’s elite players, coaches, and personnel.

For the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2016, there look to be many great options.  Among the finalists for the honor are four who have spent time with the Minnesota Vikings organization.  Here are those four:

Sep 5, 2015; Hattiesburg, MS, USA; Former NFL and Southern Miss Golden Eagle quarterback

Brett Favre

was honored at halftime of their game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at M.M. Roberts Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

Brett Favre – As a member of the Minnesota Vikings, he led the team to the NFC Championship game. He was only a member of the team for two seasons (2009-2010), but made a big impact during his time in Minnesota. He is considered a lock for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

  • Tony Dungy – He was a member of the Vikings as a defensive coordinator from 1992-1995. But Dungy is best known for his time as the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts from 2002 to 2008.
  • Morten Andersen – The Minnesota Vikings had Andersen as their kicker in 2004. He is currently the NFL’s leading scorer, knocking in 2,544 points while playing for five different teams.
  • Roger Craig – Most people don’t think of him in purple, but Craig’s career ended in Minnesota. He was a member of the Vikings from 1992 to 1993.
  • There are also many other players who are finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.  Here are the rest of those with an opportunity to be enshrined:

    Steve Atwater, Tony Boselli, Isaac Bruce, Don Coryell, Terrell Davis, Alan Faneca, Kevin Greene, Marvin Harrison, Torry Holt, Joe Jacoby, Edgerrin James, Jimmy Johnson, Mike Kenn, Ty Law, John Lynch, Kevin Mawae, Sam Mills, Terrell Owens, Orlando Pace and Kurt Warner.

    Good luck to all the finalists and congratulations on making it this far in the process.  Extra good luck go to the four who have spent time with the Minnesota Vikings organization.

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