Started the opening game of his rookie season (1961) with the Minnesota Vikings and tossed four touchdown passes in a 37-13 win against the Chicago Bears.

Former NFL pro-bowl quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings renowned for his "scrambling" ability. Hall of Fame NFL Quarterback with the Minnesota Vikings ('61-'66, '72-'78) and the New York Giants ('67-'71). Played in three Super Bowls with the Vikings and was a broadcaster for NFL Monday Night Football (1970). An astute business man, he has made a fortune in the private sector.

In his final NFL season (1978), he led the NFL in pass completions (345), attempts (572), and passing yards (3,468), and tied for second in touchdown passes (25). On the downside, he threw 32 interceptions.

He held the NFL record for most career touchdown passes, with 344, until Dan Marino broke it.

Played college football at the University of Georgia.

Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1986.

Named as Sport magazine's "Performer of the Year" for 1975.

Tarkenton Financial CEO.

GoSmallBiz.com founder and CEO.

Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1987.

Tarkenton.com founder and chairman.

Founder of Tarkenton Software.

Founder/CEO, "OneMoreCustomer.com".

Heavily involved with NYSE Listed Pre-Paid Legal Services Inc.

Inducted into the DeMolay International Hall of Fame in 1986.

Inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in 1977.

Inducted into the Athens [Georgia Athletic] Hall of Fame in 2000 (inaugural class).

Inducted into the University of Georgia Athletic Association Circle of Honor in 1998.

Inducted into the Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor in 1998.

Uniform number 10 retired by the Vikings.