Chuck Foreman, Fran Tarkenton, Jim Lash, John Gilliam and Bud Grant photos from a 1973 edition of the Minneapolis Tribune

Rookie running back Chuck Foreman running against the Raiders in his first professional game. He finished with 9 rushes for 26 yards and 6 catches for 53 yards and 1 touchdown. He went on to be named Rookie of the Year and the Vikings went on to their second Super Bowl that year. John Gilliam was also named to the Pro Bowl after catching 42 passes for 907 yards and 8 touchdowns on the year.