Dave Osborne

Image Gallery of Dave Osborne Running Back 1965-1976

The Vikings top rusher in 1969 - Dave Osborn, carries against Chicago. This might be from the November 2 game that year. Dave had 79 yards and a TD. The Bear in the foreground is Joe Taylor of North Carolina A&T.

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.

Fran Tarkenton signal "Touchdown" as Vikings running back Dave Osborn goes up and over the Rams defense in the fourth quarter of the 1974 NFC Title game. Taking a 14-3 lead Minnesota held on to win and advance to play the Steelers in Super Bowl IX.

Vikings running back Dave Osborn (#41) scores on a 3-yard plunge against Ray Nitschke (#66) and the Packers. The Vikings won this one 19-7. Also pictured are tight end Kent Kramer (#89), quarterback Joe Kapp (#11) & guard Milt Sunde (#64).