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Fran Tarkenton

Fran TarkentonAKA Francis Asbury Tarkenton

Born: 3-Feb-1940
Birthplace: Richmond, VA

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Football, TV Personality
Party Affiliation: Republican

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: That's Incredible!

Sportscaster on Monday Night Football, former professional football player with the Minnesota Vikings (1961-66 and 1972-78, #10 jersey retired) and the New York Giants (1967-71.) He has also shilled for Tony Robbins motivational tapes, and shampoo.

Wife: Linda (one daughter)
Daughter: Hayley

    High School: Athens High School, Athens, GA
    University: University of Georgia (1961)

    Georgia Sports Hall of Fame 1977
    Pro Football Hall of Fame 1986
    Member of the Board of Coca-Cola Enterprises
    Order of DeMolay Athens, GA 1954
    Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity

    SPORTS FRANCHISE HISTORY
    Minnesota Vikings QB (1972-78)
    New York Giants QB (1967-71)
    Minnesota Vikings QB (1961-66)

    TELEVISION
    That's Incredible! Co-Host
    Monday Night Football Sportscaster






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