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1961Vikings season

3-11
Coach: Norm Van Brocklin
QB: Fran Tarkenton
Record 3-11 21.4% WIN
Points Scored 285 -122 DIFF
Points Allowed 407 0.70 RATIO
Division Finish 7th Western
Playoffs Not recorded
Stadium Metropolitan Stadium
Notable Events
Expansion debut; Tarkenton relieves Mason for first win 37-13 over Bears; Van Brocklin's first-year chaos.
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