If football taught me anything about business, it is that you win the game one play at a time.
None of us really pushes hard enough.
Former NFL pro-bowl quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings renowned for his "scrambling" ability. Hall of Fame NFL Quarterback with the Minnesota Vikings ('61-'66, '72-'78) and the New York Giants ('67-'71). Played in three Super Bowls with the Vikings and was a broadcaster for "NFL Monday Night Football" (1970). An astute business man, he has made a fortune in the private sector.
Held the NFL record for most career touchdown passes with 344 until Dan Marino broke it.
Uniform number 10 retired by the Vikings.
Played college football at the University of Georgia.
Started the opening game of his rookie season (1961) with the Minnesota Vikings and tossed four touchdown passes in a 37-13 win against the Chicago Bears.
Ranks 5th on NFL All-Time Pass Attempts List (6,467).
Ranks 5th on NFL All-Time Completions List (3,686).
Ranks 5th on NFL All-Time Gross Yards Passing List (47,003).
Ranks 3rd on NFL All-Time Touchdown Passes List (342).
Ranks 3rd on NFL All-Time Passes Intercepted List (266).
NFL All-Time Times Sacked Leader (572).
NFL All-Time Yards Lost Leader (5,207).
Ranks 38th on NFL All-Time Passer Rating List (80.35).
In his final NFL season (1978), he led the NFL in pass completions (345), attempts (572), and passing yards (3,468), and tied for second in touchdown passes (25). On the downside, he threw 32 interceptions.
Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1986.
Named as Sport magazine's "Performer of the Year" for 1975.
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