Since their inception in 1961, the Minnesota Vikings have had some excellent starts as well as long winning streaks, to accent their history. Here are a few seasons to ponder...
1969, the first Super Bowl visit. The Vikings began with a 24-23 loss at the New York Giants. They then reeled off twelve straight wins, their all-time record. Losing the last game ended the season at 12-2.
1970, the Vikings lost Week 3, 13-10 at Green Bay. But during that year they then had a seven game winning streak. They would finish 12-2 only to loses their first playoff game.
1971, the Vikings lost Week 2, 17-20 at Chicago. Later they strung a five game winning streak, but like 1970, lost in the first playoff game. That year the Vikings went 11-3.
1973, the Vikings won nine straight to start the season, their best start ever to date. They lost in Week 10 17-20 on a controversial call involving Bob Lee, who stepped out of bounds before replay. I remember this game because I cried myself to sleep that Monday Night. Minnesota would go on to lose the Super Bowl. The regular season record was 12-2.
1974, the Vikings won their first five games. They went to the Super Bowl that year, too. And they lost again. Final season record: 10-4.
1975, the Vikings won ten straight to start the season, their best all-time. They lost in Week 11 at Washington 31-30. They also lost in the first round of the playoffs.. I do not want to talk about that one. Regular season record: 12-2.
1976, the Vikings started 6-0-1 before losing in Week 8 to Chicago 14-13. They returned to the Super bowl only to lose for a fourth time. The regular season record was 11-2-1.
