The 1977 season was the Minnesota Vikings' 17th in the National Football League. After starting the season 5–3, the team's starting quarterback Fran Tarkenton broke his leg in week 9 and missed the rest of the season. Wikipedia
Record: 9–5
Head coach: Bud Grant
Home field: Metropolitan Stadium
General manager: Mike Lynn
Playoff finish: Won Divisional Playoffs; (at Rams) 14–7; Lost NFC Championship; (at Cowboys) 6–23