Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder called it "a business trip," but the team made a point of making it something more for children when it arrived in London. The Vikings play Pittsburgh on Sunday. On Tuesday, they gathered at the game site — Wembley Stadium — to serve, as they gathered with young people to offer encouragement in life and maybe a few football skills.
Minnesota Vikings receiver Greg Jennings (15) huddled up with children participating at Tuesday’s event outside of Wembley Stadium shortly after the team arrived in London for Sunday’s game vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ cgonzalez@startribune.com September 24, 2013, London, England, UK, Wembley Stadium, ,NFL, Minnesota Vikings Community Day ‚Äì Wembley Stadium Vikings, (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Vikings coach Leslie Frazier spoke with children as the team’s travel party assembled outside Wembley Stadium. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Vikings coach Leslie Frazier was an encouraging presence to children at the Wembley Stadium event. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
London made a point to welcome the NFL to town, with flags draped across Regent Street in central London. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
![Minnesota Vikings players Mistral Raymond (41), Robert Blanton (36), Cordarrelle Paterson (84), Josh Robinson (21) and Erin Henderson (50) at Tuesday’s event outside of Wembley Stadium shortly after the team arrived in London for Sunday's game vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ cgonzalez@startribune.com September 24, 2013, London, England, UK, Wembley Stadium, ,NFL, Minnesota Vikings Community Day – Wembley Stadium Vikings,](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/W5NYR4USKZT3SFYTRBNMGK2YGA.jpg?&w=1080)
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