1960s Timeline

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Dec 1, 2023

Bears Come Back to Tie Vikings at Wrigley

Dec. 1, 1963 - Bill Wade’s 8-yard touchdown pass to Joe Marconi after the inspired Minnesota Vikings had fumbled away an apparent victory...

Nov 11, 2023

Packers Top Vikings in Rugged Contest in Green Bay

Nov. 11, 1963 - John Roach rallied a sluggish Green Bay offense and passed for three touchdowns yesterday as the Packers defeated the...

Nov 4, 2023

Vikings Top Rams in Minnesota as QB Tarkenton Shines

Nov. 4, 1963 - Fran Tarkenton paced a Minnesota rally for two quick touchdowns early in the second half, and the Vikings went on to...

Sep 29, 2023

Vikings Destroy 49ers, 45-14

Sept. 29, 1963 - The Minnesota Vikings poured 35 points into 20 minutes of tumultuous football today and smashed the San Francisco 49ers,...

Sep 23, 2023

[VIDEO] Sept. 23, 1963 | Vikings vs. Bears highlights

Sept. 23, 1963 - Here are some highlights of yesterday's NFL game between the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears at Metropolitan Stadium...

Sep 23, 2023

Bears Remain Undefeated, Top Vikings, 28-7

Sept. 23, 1963 - Chicago’s undefeated Bears solidified their position as an NFL power today yesterday by taking an undisputed lead in the...

Aug 3, 2023

Venderkelen Named Top Player of College All-Star Victory over Packers

Aug. 3, 1963 - Ron Vanderkelen, the take-charge guy whose quarterbacking of the All-Stars was so great coach Otto Graham didn’t dare call...

Dec 9, 2022

Packers Beat 49ers, 31-21, Clinch Tie for Western Division Title

Dec. 9, 1962 - The Green Bay Packers clinched at least a tie for the Western Division title with a comeback victory today over the San...

Nov 26, 2022

Rams Tie Vikings, 24-24, as Los Angeles QB Roman Gabriel Makes Debut

Nov. 26, 1962 - Roman Gabriel (pictured), making his first start at quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams, guided his team 78 yards in the...

Sep 17, 2021

NFL: Vikings Upset Bears, 37-13 as Rookie Tarkenton Shines

Sept. 17, 1961 - The Minnesota Vikings, paced by a rookie quarterback, Fran Tarkenton, today scored a major upset in their first NFL...

Sep 2, 2021

NFL: Talented Rookie Crop for 1961

Sept. 2, 1961 - Two weeks from today, the expanded NFL will open what it hopes will be its biggest season yet. Every team has its quota...