Tingelhoff, who was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August, was joined on the field by his wife, Phyllis, fellow Hall of Famers Bud Grant, Carl Eller, Alan Page, Randall McDaniel, Chris Doleman and Fran Tarkenton, and more than 65 Vikings alumni who participated in a weekend Homecoming celebration.
Tarkenton, the fiery quarterback who presented his best friend for enshrinement this summer, delivered a spirited speech in honor of the center who never missed a start in 17 seasons. Tingelhoff is one of 11 players who participated in all four of the Vikings appearances in the Super Bowl.