Learn the Official
Vikings Fight Song
"Skol Vikings!"
To Be a Viking
By: Matt Blair
Matt Blair was a linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings for 12 seasons from 1974-1985. Blair was selected out of Iowa State University by the Vikings in the second round of the 1974 NFL Draft with the 51st overall selection.
Blair established himself as one of the top linebackers in the NFC during the prime of his career, earning Pro Bowl honors for 6 consecutive seasons (1977-'82). In addition, Blair was selected All-Pro in 1980, All-NFC in 1978 & 2nd Team All-NFC in 1977, 1979 & 1981.
Blair appeared in two Super Bowls with the Vikings, Super Bowl's IX and XI. Blair's punt block in Super Bowl IX led to the Vikings' only points of the game in a 16-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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