Height-challenged quarterbacks
• Johnny Manziel was measured at 5 feet, 11 ¾ inches at the NFL scouting combine.
• Vikings Hall of Famer Fran Tarkenton (6-0) was the Johnny Manziel of his day.
• Seattle's Russell Wilson (5-11) is the shortest quarterback to win a Super Bowl.
• Eddie LeBaron (5-9) was the first starting quarterback in Dallas Cowboys history.
• Doug Flutie (5-10) was named the CFL's Most Outstanding Player six times.
• The last time a QB shorter than 6 feet was selected in the first or second round of the NFL draft was 1953.
• At 5-11, Sonny Jurgensen is the only modern-era QB shorter than 6-0 who is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More From Star Tribune
More From Sports
Twins
Twins start quickly, race past Mariners 11-1
Pablo López had a strong start, and Ryan Jeffers and Max Kepler homered.
Local
How to hop on the Minnesota Timberwolves bandwagon
A guide for newbies as the team prepares to take on the Denver Nuggets at Target Center.
Sports
Analysis: From one goal to three, no lead is safe in the NHL playoffs this spring
If you went to sleep midway through either of the Western Conference NHL playoff games the past two nights, there's a good chance you woke up to a different winner than you thought.
Sports
Beach League: 5 NFL teams will hold training camp in Southern California this year
Southern California will be a prime spot for NFL training camps this year.
High Schools
New No. 1 in girls lacrosse didn't take an easy route to the top
Lakeville South added two more well-regarded opponents to its schedule this season, but the Cougars are 6-0 and ranked first anyway.