1980 Minnesota Vikings season

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1980 Minnesota Vikings season
Head Coach Bud Grant
Home Field Metropolitan Stadium
Results
Record 9-7
Place 1st NFC Central
Playoff Finish
Timeline
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1980 was the 20th year of season play for the Minnesota Vikings and the 61th regular season of the National Football League. The Vikings finished with a record of nine wins and seven losses.

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[edit] Hail Mary

In week 15 of the regular season, the Vikings hosted the Cleveland Browns. Trailing 23-9 entering the fourth quarter the Vikings came back and won on a desperation Hail Mary pass from quarterback Tommy Kramer to wide receiver Ahmad Rashad to clinch the NFC Central Division title.

[edit] Offseason

[edit] NFL Draft

Main article: 1980 NFL Draft
Round Pick Player Position School/Club Team

[edit] Regular season

[edit] Season standings

[edit] Schedule

Game Date Opponent Result Vikings points Opponents Record Streak Notes
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[edit] Awards, Records, and Honors

[edit] References

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