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35 years ago, the Vikings hired their worst head coach ever

For those who were disappointed in the lack of success the Minnesota Vikings experienced during the 2018 season, just know that it could have been much worse.

As much as the Vikings failed to live up to their expectations, they at least had a respectable record this year. Something that was not the case for Minnesota back in 1984 under head coach Les Steckel.

During Steckel’s one and only season as the top guy for the Vikings, the team finished 3-13 and gave up more than 30 points per game to their opponents. After their final contest of the year, Minnesota decided it was best that they part ways with their rookie head coach.