This biography of Fran Tarkenton chronicles the life and career of the legendary NFL quarterback. From his early days as a high school star in Georgia to his Hall of Fame career with the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants, readers will get an inside look at the
Francis Asbury Tarkenton, nicknamed "the Scrambler", is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons, primarily with the Minnesota Vikings. He is widely regarded as the first great dual-threat quarterback in the NFL. He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs, 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 in 1979, he became a media personality and computer software executive.