Adrian Peterson was selected to seven Pro Bowls in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, and 2015 and was a four-time First-Team All-Pro in 2008, 2009, 2012, and 2015. One of the most dominant running backs of his generation, Peterson rushed for 14,918 yards and 120 touchdowns over his career. In 2012, he won the NFL MVP award after rushing for 2,097 yards, the second-most in a single season in league history. He never won a Super Bowl.
Ron Yary earned seven Pro Bowl selections in 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, and 1977 and was a six-time First-Team All-Pro in 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, and 1976. As one of the best offensive tackles of his era, Yary played in 207 career games and was instrumental in protecting quarterbacks and paving the way for the Vikings' rushing attack. He helped lead Minnesota to four Super Bowl appearances (IV, VIII, IX, XI), though they never captured a title. Yary was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001.
Cris Carter made eight Pro Bowl appearances in 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2000 and was a two-time First-Team All-Pro in 1994 and 1999. Over his career, Carter amassed 1,101 receptions for 13,899 yards and 130 touchdowns, ranking among the greatest wide receivers in NFL history. Renowned for his incredible hands and precise route-running, Carter was a key playmaker for the Vikings, particularly in the high-powered offenses of the 1990s. Despite his success, he never won a Super Bowl but was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2013.
Alan Page was a nine-time Pro Bowler, making appearances in 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, and 1976. He was named First-Team All-Pro five times in 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974, and 1975. One of the most feared defensive tackles in NFL history, Page recorded an estimated 148.5 sacks (an unofficial stat for his era) and was a key part of the Minnesota Vikings’ legendary “Purple People Eaters” defense. In 1971, he became the first defensive player to win the NFL MVP award. Page played in four Super Bowls (IV, VIII, IX, XI), though the Vikings never secured a victory. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988.
Randall McDaniel was an 11-time Pro Bowler, earning selections in 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, and 1999. He was named First-Team All-Pro seven times in 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, and 1998. He was one of the greatest offensive guards in NFL history. Over his career, he played in 222 games and started 220 of them. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2009.
