Yes, the long offseason for the Minnesota Vikings will be over before you know it. For those counting, there are just 88 days remaining until the Vikings begin their 2019 regular season journey.
No. 88 is one of six numbers that has been retired by Minnesota and was worn by Hall of Fame defensive tackle Alan Page.
Page played a very critical role in helping the Vikings reach four Super Bowls and also form one of the best defensive lines in the league during his time in purple.
The defensive line, which was referred to as the “Purple People Eaters” included Page, Gary Larsen, Jim Marshall and fellow Hall of Famer Carl Eller.