Before the #84 jersey for the Minnesota Vikings was ever associated with Randy Moss, a first-round draft pick in 1967 wore that number and established himself as one of the top players to ever suit up for the franchise.
Gene Washington was the two-time Pro Bowl and All-Pro player who was part of the 1969 NFL Championship team in Minnesota despite only spending 7 seasons in the league, six of those with the Vikings and his final year with the Denver Broncos.
Named one of the 50 Greatest Vikings, Washington started 66 of his 95 career games catching 182 passes for 3237 yards and 26 touchdowns.