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Fran Tarkenton

Francis Asbury Tarkenton  (The Scrambler)

Position: QB Throws: Right

6-0, 190lb (183cm, 86kg)

Born: February 3, 1940 in Richmond, VA

College: Georgia  (College Stats)

Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 148 (11th overall since 1960)

High School: Athens (GA)

Draft: Minnesota Vikings in the 3rd round (29th overall) of the 1961 NFL Draft., Boston Patriots in the 5th round (35th overall) of the 1961 AFL Draft.

Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1986 (Full List)

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Rk Date Day Tm Opp Tm Opp
11968-09-15SunWNew York Giants@Pittsburgh Steelers3420boxscore
21968-09-22SunWNew York Giants@Philadelphia Eagles3425boxscore
31968-09-29SunWNew York GiantsWashington Redskins4821boxscore
41968-10-06SunWNew York GiantsNew Orleans Saints3821boxscore
51968-10-13SunLNew York Giants@Atlanta Falcons2124boxscore
61968-10-20SunLNew York GiantsSan Francisco 49ers1026boxscore
71968-10-27SunWNew York Giants@Washington Redskins1310boxscore
81968-11-03SunLNew York GiantsBaltimore Colts026boxscore
91968-11-10SunWNew York Giants@Dallas Cowboys2721boxscore
101968-11-17SunWNew York GiantsPhiladelphia Eagles76boxscore
111968-11-24SunLNew York Giants@Los Angeles Rams2124boxscore
121968-12-01SunLNew York Giants@Cleveland Browns1045boxscore
131968-12-08SunLNew York GiantsSt. Louis Cardinals2128boxscore
141968-12-15SunLNew York GiantsDallas Cowboys1028boxscore

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