Tarkenton, Fran

Tarkenton, Fran

(Francis Asbury Tarkenton), 1940–, American football player, b. Richmond. One of football's greatest passing quarterbacks, he established lifetime records (all surpassed by Dan MarinoMarino, Dan
(Daniel Constantine Marino, Jr.) , 1961–, American football player, b. Pittsburgh. After starring as an All-American quarterback at the Univ. of Pittsburgh, he joined (1983) the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League and was the NFL Rookie of the Year.
..... Click the link for more information.  in 1995) for most completions (3,686), most yards gained passing (47,003), and most touchdown passes (342) during his career with the Minnesota Vikings (1961–66, 1972–78) and New York Giants (1967–71).

Tarkenton, (Francis Asbury) Fran

(1940– ) football player; born in Richmond, Va. Famous for his ability to scramble with the football, he nevertheless set National Football League career passing records for attempts, completions, yards, and touchdowns (1961–78).