4 — this is the fourth time the Vikings have participated in the Hall of Fame Game and first since 1997; the Steelers have previously appeared in the game four times, including twice in the first three years of the game;
The previous Vikings appearances:
Aug. 8, 1970: Saints 14, Vikings 13 (attendance: 17,932)
Aug. 7, 1982: Vikings 30, Colts 14 (attendance: 23,379)
July 26, 1997: Vikings 28, Seahawks 26 (attendance: 23,846)
5 — number of preseason games this season for the Vikings and Steelers, including the Hall of Fame Game and next Saturday’s hosting of Tampa Bay; the exhibition slate also includes a home game against Oakland and roadies at Dallas and Tennessee; the Vikings last played five preseason games in 1997 and went 3-2; Minnesota also had five preseason games in 1993 (including one at Berlin, Germany) and 1994 (including one at Tokyo, Japan)
6 — players who spent all or most of their careers with the Vikings have been enshrined in the past eight classes, including Mick Tingelhoff on Saturday; the other most recent inductees were: Cris Carter (2013), Chris Doleman (2012), John Randle (2010), Randall McDaniel (2009) and Gary Zimmerman (2008); a total of 13 players, coaches or administrators have been enshrined as Vikings
8 — offensive categories in which Steelers players led the AFC last season: Ben Roethlisberger passing yards (4,952) and completion percentage (67.