I failed miserably when I neglected to mention Matt Blair's well deserved induction into the Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor at halftime of the Vikings game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. From 1974-85, Blair was one of the best all around linebackers in the league. He was one of my favorites.
I loved when the Vikings started honoring past players, coaches and administrators in 1998. All teams should remember those that came before. I look forward to the Vikings new stadium that will honor these people and Vikings history properly in a Hall of Fame museum.
Here is the Vikings Ring of Honor and the year inducted:
Fran Tarkenton 1998
Alan Page 1998
Bud Grant 1998
Paul Krause 1998
Fred Zamberletti 1998
Jim Finks 1998
Jim Marshall 1999
Ron Yary 2001
Mick Tingelhoff 2001
Korey Stringer 2001
Carl Eller 2002
Cris Carter 2003
Bill Brown 2004
Jerry Burns 2005
Randall McDaniel 2006
Chuck Foreman 2007
John Randle 2008
Scott Studwell 2009
Chris Doleman 2011
Matt Blair 2012
Some missing from the Vikings early decades are linebacker Jeff Siemon, guard Ed White and receiver Ahmad Rashad. Hopefully they are invited home soon.
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