Monday, October 6, 2014

RON VANDER KELEN

Ron Vander Kelen was the MVP of the 1963 Rose Bowl after leading his Wisconsin Badgers to a dramatic victory over USC.  That fall, he made the Vikings roster as an undrafted rookie.  Vander Kelen backed up Fran Tarkenton for four years, appearing in 18 games from 1963-1966.  When Tarkenton was traded to the Giants following the 1966 season, Vander Kelen was given a chance to compete for the starting quarterback job.  He won the gig, but after starting the season 0-3 he was replaced by Joe Kapp.

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