(Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) Fran Tarkenton and Mick Tingelhoff
Pro Football Hall of Fame center Mick Tingelhoff passed away and the Minnesota Vikings community paid their respects to the longtime lineman.
When talking about the greatest players ever to wear purple and gold for the Minnesota Vikings, the discussion should always include Mick Tingelhoff. The hard-nosed and reliable center did some amazing things for the franchise and his contributions will never be forgotten.
Tingelhoff played an amazing 17 seasons during his NFL career, spending the entire time with the Vikings. During his career from 1962 to 1978, Mick earned six Pro Bowl nods and five All-Pro First Team honors as well as being a part of the historic 1969 NFL Championship team.