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Fran Tarkenton

Francis Asbury Tarkenton (born February 3, 1940) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons, primarily with the Minnesota Vikings. He played college football at the University of Georgia, where he was recognized as a twice first-team All-SEC, and was selected by the Vikings in the third round of the 1961 NFL Draft. After retiring from football, he became a media personality and computer software executive.


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Born:
Feb 3, 1940 In Richmond, Virginia, USA
Movie/TV Credits:
8
First Appeared:
In the series The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 1962-10-01
Latest Project:
Movie Scramblin' Fran 2018-09-14
Known For
Poster of Scramblin' Fran
Poster of Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters
Poster of That's Incredible!
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
Filmography
Movie Scramblin' Fran 2018-09-14
Series 1st & Ten Play-by-play Announcer 1984-12-02
Series That's Incredible! Self - Host 1980-03-03
Series Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters Self 1980-11-18
Series Saturday Night Live Self - Host 1975-10-11
Movie M*A*S*H Football Player - 325th Evac. (uncredited) 1970-02-18
Series The Dick Cavett Show Self - Guest 1968-06-06
Series The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Self 1962-10-01