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For several years, the Vikings and Wilf stated that their former home, the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, was inadequate and lobbied for a new stadium. [14] [15] In May 2012, the Minnesota Vikings moved closer to getting a new $975 million stadium after the state senate approved a plan that relies heavily on public financing. [16]
The Vikings first ownership group, Minnesota Pro Football, Inc. (later renamed Minnesota Vikings Football Club, Inc.), had three major shareholders (Bill Boyer, Max Winter, H. P. Skoglund) and two minor shareholders (Northwest Publications Inc. and Ole Haugsrud). In 1970, Boyer transferred his stock to a trust.
After graduation, Wilf joined the family real estate business, Garden Homes. In 2005, Wilf and his brother Zygi Wilf, took control of the Minnesota Vikings with advisement on the deal coming from international law firm Greenberg Traurig and former Vikings COO Kevin Warren. [8] [9] Wilf was appointed president and his brother Zygi, CEO. As ...
The wife of Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Dalton Risner revealed in a video on Sunday she was incessantly heckled by Detroit Lions fans last year.
Former Minnesota Vikings part-owner Irwin Jacobs and his wife Alexandra were found dead in their home in an apparent murder-suicide.
A former owner of two NBA teams, an NFL franchise and longtime Texas businessman, Billy Joe “Red” McCombs has died at his home in San Antonio, according to a statement from his family on Monday.
She is the daughter of Saul Robbins, the co-founder of the Remco toy company, and his wife Ruth. [10] [11] Their divorce negotiations took 12 years, with $20 million in fees for lawyers and accountants. [9] According to Wilf, "I was divorced, married and had a baby all in one week." [9]
Two Vikings coaches have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame: Grant and Van Brocklin, although Van Brocklin was elected for his playing career. [7] Mike Tice is the only former Vikings player to have become a head coach for the franchise. [8] Dennis Green was the first African American head coach in franchise history.