The Minnesota Vikings were founded in 1960. The Vikings have the highest regular season and combined winning percentage among NFL franchises who have not won a Super Bowl. Their 4 losses in the Super Bowl is tied with the Bills for the highest.
The Vikings are one of three teams (along with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Rams) to appear in a conference championship in every decade since the 1970s. The Vikings hold the NFL franchise record for most playoff losses in league history at 30.
During the late 1960s and early 1970s the Vikings were led by the Purple People Eaters on defense. And head coach Bud Grant who is one of 3 coaches to ever lose in 4 Super Bowls.
Minnesota Vikings Stadium: US Bank Stadium
Minnesota Vikings Logo: The Vikings’ horned helmet and purple-and-gold uniforms were designed by Los Angeles Examiner cartoonist Karl Hubenthal. Bert Rose and Norm Van Brocklin both knew Hubenthal from their days with the Los Angeles Rams organization. Hubenthal also designed the original Norseman logo.
From the team’s debut in 1961 to 1995, the Vikings’ logos and uniforms essentially remained the same. Reflecting Minnesota’s Scandinavian cultural heritage, one of the team’s two primary logos consists of a profile of a blond Norseman, while the other consists of a white Viking horn.
Minnesota Vikings Colors: Purple, gold, white
Minnesota Vikings Mascot: Viktor The Viking
How Many Super Bowls Have the Minnesota Vikings Won?
ZERO – they are one of 2 teams to lose in the Super Bowl 4 times.
NFL Championships:
1 , 1969
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But, because it was 1972 and there was no such thing as a “Message Board”, Bud Grant responded with back to back Super Bowl appearances over the next two years, losing both times.
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