The Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based in Minneapolis, MN. They compete in the National Football League as a member club of the National Football Conference (NFC) North division. Founded in 1960 as an expansion team, the team began play the following year. They are named after the Vikings of medieval Scandinavia, reflecting the prominent Scandinavian American culture of Minnesota. The team plays its home games at US Bank Stadium in the Downtown East section of Minneapolis.
The Vikings have an all-time overall record of 524–451–11, the highest regular season and combined winning percentage among NFL franchises who have not won a Super Bowl, in addition the most playoff runs, division titles, and (tied with the Buffalo Bills) Super Bowl appearances. They also have the most conference championship appearances of non-winning Super Bowl teams, with them being one of three (along with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Rams) to appear in a conference championship every decade since the 1970s. The only NFL franchise with winning regular season and combined records to not win a Super Bowl, the Vikings hold the NFL franchise record for most playoff losses in league history at 30.
The 2022 season will be the Minnesota Vikings' 62nd in the National Football League (NFL), their seventh playing home games at U.S. Bank Stadium and their first under new general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and new head coach Kevin O'Connell, following the firings of Rick Spielman and Mike Zimmer at the end of the 2021 season.
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Yes, the Minnesota Vikings have a mascot named "Ragnar." Ragnar is a fictional character inspired by Norse mythology and Vikings lore. He is portrayed as a bearded Viking warrior who wears a horned helmet and Vikings-themed attire.
The Vikings have worn purple and gold since their entrance as an expansion team in 1960. The colors pay homage to Minnesota's rich Scandinavian heritage.
The name Purple People Eaters was given to the team's defensive line in the late 1960s and early 1970s. They were known for their dominant play and disruptive ability.
U.S. Bank Stadium is the home stadium of the Vikings. The stadium is known for its distinctive architecture and unique roof.
The Vikings have a unique team chant called the "Skol Chant." It involves fans raising their hands in the air, clapping, and chanting "Skol" in unison to create an energetic atmosphere during home games.