- Born
- Birth nameFrancis Asbury Tarkenton
- Height6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
- Fran Tarkenton was born on February 3, 1940 in Richmond, Virginia, USA. He is an actor, known for 1st & Ten (1984), Hill Street Blues (1981) and Saturday Night Live (1975). He is married to Linda. They have one child. He was previously married to Anna Elaine Merrell.
- SpousesAnna Elaine Merrell(December 22, 1960 - March 1982) (divorced, 3 children)Linda(? - present) (1 child)
- Started the opening game of his rookie season (1961) with the Minnesota Vikings and tossed four touchdown passes in a 37-13 win against the Chicago Bears.
- Former NFL pro-bowl quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings renowned for his "scrambling" ability. Hall of Fame NFL Quarterback with the Minnesota Vikings ('61-'66, '72-'78) and the New York Giants ('67-'71). Played in three Super Bowls with the Vikings and was a broadcaster for NFL Monday Night Football (1970). An astute business man, he has made a fortune in the private sector.
- In his final NFL season (1978), he led the NFL in pass completions (345), attempts (572), and passing yards (3,468), and tied for second in touchdown passes (25). On the downside, he threw 32 interceptions.
- He held the NFL record for most career touchdown passes, with 344, until Dan Marino broke it.
- Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1986.
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