The best running backs in Minnesota Vikings history
The Vikings have had several great running
backs through the years, although the position has not seen as many strong
players as other positions through the years. Here are the ten best in
franchise history.
10) Alfred Anderson: Anderson was a decent role player for the Vikings from 1984-1991, rushing for 2,374 yards in 108 games during eight seasons with the team.
9) Terry Allen: While
only on the team’s active roster for 47 games in three seasons from 1991-1994,
Allen ran for over 1,000 yards in two of those years, with 2,795 total
rushing yards and 72 receptions.10) Alfred Anderson: Anderson was a decent role player for the Vikings from 1984-1991, rushing for 2,374 yards in 108 games during eight seasons with the team.
8) Chester Taylor: In
four years and 61 games from 2006-2009, Taylor rushed for over 1,000 yards
once. He totaled 2,797 yards on the ground and caught 160 passes out of the
backfield.
7) Tommy Mason: The Vikings’ first-ever draft pick, Mason played in 70 games in seven seasons from 1961-66, and is eighth in team history with 3,252 rushing yards. He was selected to three Pro Bowls.
6) Ted Brown: Brown played in 106 games during his eight
year career with Minnesota from 1979-1986, ranking fifth on the team's rushing
list with 4,546 yards and seventh in scoring with 53 touchdowns.
5) Dave Osborn: A tough runner and reliable receiver out of the
backfield, Osborn's 4,320 rushing yards rank sixth in team history. He was
named to one Pro Bowl during his 11 years and 137 games with the team from
1965-1975.
4) Robert Smith: A two time Pro Bowl selection, Smith played in
98 games during his eight seasons with the team from 1993-2000, rushing for
6,818 yards, second in team history.
3) Adrian Peterson: In ten seasons and 123 games, Peterson holds
the Viking record in rushing yards with 11,747 and is first in rushing
touchdowns with 97. A seven time Pro Bowl selection.
2) Bill Brown: A tough runner, he is in fourth place in
rushing yards with 5,757 and second with 52 touchdowns on the ground. He added
286 receptions and another 23 TD's as a receiver out of the backfield. Brown
played in 180 games during 13 seasons from 1962-1974 and was selected four
times to the Pro Bowl.
1) Chuck Foreman: An exceptional runner and receiver who could
turn around a game, Foreman was selected to the Pro Bowl five times and to one
All-Pro team in his seven seasons and 93 games in Minnesota from 1973-1979. He is
third in team history with 5,887 rushing yards and 52 touchdowns, and caught
336 passes for another 23 scores.
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