Image Gallery of Grady Alderman

A graduate from Detroit Mercy College, Grady Alderman was Detroit’s 10th round pick in 1960. By 1961 he was starting at left tackle for the Minnesota Vikings. He remained with the Vikings for 14 years playing in 6 Pro Bowls and making the All Pro Team in 1969.

Image Gallery of Grady Alderman, Offensive Lineman 1960-1974

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Fran Tarkenton in action against the Pack in 1973. Lineman #67 is offensive lineman Grady Alderman who played 15 years in Minnesota.

Buck Buchanan's contribution to the conversation is ignored as the ref signals a touchdown as Dave Osborn scores. The TD cut the Chief's lead to 16-7 in the 3rd quarter. It's the closest MInnesota would get as Kansas City would go on to win 23-7. #67 is longtime vet Grady Alderman who played 15 years in the NFL.

Diron Talbert gets around Grady Alderman in his attempt to reach Vikings quarterback Joe Kapp during the 1969 Vikings/Rams playoff game. The Vikes would win 23-20 and eventually go on to play the Chiefs in Super Bowl IV. Could the Ram behind Kapp be Deacon Jones?

Vikings runningback Chuck Foreman gets behind Viking veterans Ed White and Grady Alderman in Super Bowl VIII. The 1973 Rookie of the Year had a tough afternoon against the Miami defense. The Dolphins held him to but 45 Total Yards on a total of 12 touches.