Tarkenton
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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On second and 7 from his own 10-yard line, Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton lost the ball and had to fall on it in the Vikings’ end zone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 8, 2026
“I love Fran,” Rams defensive end Fred Dryer said once of Tarkenton, his former New York Giants teammate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 13, 2025
Fran Tarkenton arrived in New York City exhausted, dispirited and maybe a little confused.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2024
Each rank among the top nine in NFL history and his 123 wins are one short of tying Hall of Famer Fran Tarkenton for 10th all time.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 26, 2022
Tarkenton threw three straight incomplete passes and it looked like Minnesota would have to surrender the ball on the punt.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 2, 2022
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