MINNEAPOLIS — On the same day the Vikings celebrated the ribbon cutting for the grand opening of U.S. Bank Stadium, they honored the memory of a groundbreaker, former Head Coach Dennis Green, who passed away at age 67, with a moment of silence.
Many former players, including Randy Moss, Hall of Fame Head Coach Bud Grant and Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer shared their respects for Green.
Green became the third African-American head coach in NFL history and the second in the modern era when he was hired by the Minnesota Vikings on Jan.