Gary Cuozzo Passes behind Mick Tingelhoff
The Hall of Fame center sets up pass protection for quarterback Gary Cuozzo.
Mick Tingelhoff Minnesota Vikings Center 1962 to 1978
Considered to be one of the top centers during his 17 year playing career. At Nebraska he was 3-year letterman and joined the Minnesota Vikings as a Free agent after going undrafted in the college draft in 1962. Became the Vikings starting center as a rookie and did not miss starting a single game his entire time in the NFL. His 240 regular season games as a starter still ranks #3 on the All-Time Consecutive Career games started. Also started 19 playoff games and 4 Super Bowls. In 1969 he was named to the 1,000-Yard Club in 1969, honoring the NFL’s top blocker. His list of accomplishments include 6 Pro Bowls, a total of 7 All-Pro Teams (five 1st-team and two 2nd-team). He was finally inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2015 after 32 seasons of eligibility.
Mick Tingelhoff with Head Coach Bud Grant
6-time Pro Bowler and 5-time All-Pro he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2015.
Here he is with Vikings Head Coach Bud Grant who coached Minnesota to 4 Super Bowl appearances.
Mick Tingelhoff and Fran Tarkington
A starter for the Vikings for 17 seasons straight he started 240 consecutive regular season games, 19 post season games and 4 Super Bowls. Here he is with team mate and fellow Hall of Famer Fran Tarkington.
QB Fran Tarkington with Mick Tingelhoff | Minnesota Vikings
A starter for the Vikings for 17 seasons straight he started 240 consecutive regular season games, 19 post season games and 4 Super Bowls. Here he is with team mate and fellow Hall of Famer Fran Tarkington.
1959 Nebraska Cornhuskers #78 Ron McDole and #55 Mick Tinglehoff
Before joining the Vikings as free agent in 1962 Mick Tingelhoff was a 3-time letterman for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. While there he was a teammate Ron McDole and Pat Fischer who would also have long distinguished NFL careers. McDole, #78 is pictured at the far left while Tingelhoff, #55, is on the far right.
Mick Tingelhoff
Considered to be one of the top centers during his 17 year playing career. At Nebraska he was 3-year letterman and joined the Minnesota Vikings as a Free agent after going undrafted in the college draft in 1962. Became the Vikings starting center as a rookie and did not miss starting a single game his entire time in the NFL. His 240 regular season games as a starter still ranks #3 on the All-Time Consecutive Career games started. Also started 19 playoff games and 4 Super Bowls. In 1969 he was named to the 1,000-Yard Club in 1969, honoring the NFL’s top blocker. His list of accomplishments include 6 Pro Bowls, a total of 7 All-Pro Teams (five 1st-team and two 2nd-team). He was finally inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2015 after 32 seasons of eligibility.
Mick Tingelhoff
Considered to be one of the top centers during his 17 year playing career. At Nebraska he was 3-year letterman and joined the Minnesota Vikings as a Free agent after going undrafted in the college draft in 1962. Became the Vikings starting center as a rookie and did not miss starting a single game his entire time in the NFL. His 240 regular season games as a starter still ranks #3 on the All-Time Consecutive Career games started. Also started 19 playoff games and 4 Super Bowls. In 1969 he was named to the 1,000-Yard Club in 1969, honoring the NFL’s top blocker. His list of accomplishments include 6 Pro Bowls, a total of 7 All-Pro Teams (five 1st-team and two 2nd-team). He was finally inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2015 after 32 seasons of eligibility.
