Trade 1
March 7, 1967
New York Giants received Fran Tarkenton.
NFL Trade History
Fran Tarkenton NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects Fran Tarkenton to 2 exact public NFL transactions involving Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants.
2 Recorded trades
2 Teams represented
1967–1972 Trade-history span
Player Transaction Context
Why Fran Tarkenton Appears in the Trade Database
This profile follows Fran Tarkenton across 2 recorded transactions from March 7, 1967 through January 27, 1972. Each connection below comes from the database relationship for that transaction rather than a name-only search.
Trade 2
January 27, 1972
Minnesota Vikings received Fran Tarkenton.
Across this profile, the recorded verdicts are Minnesota Vikings Win. The timeline spans 1967–1972 and 2 represented teams.
How to Read This Profile
Trade History Overview
Every transaction below comes from an explicit player-to-trade relationship in the TradeVerdicts database. Name-only substring matching is not used.
The cards summarize the date, teams, assets, grades, and verdict. Open the full trade page for the complete analysis and sourcing context. Grading standards are explained in the TradeVerdicts methodology.
Chronological Timeline
2 Recorded Trades
Trade 1 of 2
Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants
The Giants acquired Fran Tarkenton and received five seasons of star quarterback play. Minnesota collected a massive pick package that produced Ron Yary, Ed White, Bob Grim, and other value, then later reacquired Tarkenton. New York received the best immediate player, but the Vikings converted the return into more lasting franchise value.
Assets Received
Minnesota Vikings
- Pick 1967 first round pick (#2-Clint Jones)
- Pick 1967 second round pick (#28-Bob Grim)
- Pick 1968 first round pick (#1-Ron Yary)
- Pick 1969 second round pick (#39-Ed White (Alvin))
New York Giants
- Player Fran Tarkenton
Team Grades
Trade 2 of 2
Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants
Minnesota reacquired Fran Tarkenton from the Giants for Norm Snead, Bob Grim, Vince Clements, a 1972 first-round pick, and a 1973 second-round pick that became Brad Van Pelt. New York received a real package, including a future five-time Pro Bowler. But Tarkenton stabilized Minnesota's offense and became the quarterback of the Vikings' Super Bowl-window years. That timing controlled the verdict.
Assets Received
Minnesota Vikings
- Player Fran Tarkenton
New York Giants
- Player Norm Snead
- Player Bob Grim
- Player Vince Clements / Vin Clements
- Pick 1972 first round pick (#24-Larry Jacobson)
- Pick 1973 second round pick (#40-Brad Van Pelt)