The Minnesota Vikings have named their newest member of the Ring of Honor as cornerback Bobby Bryant will be inducted on Sunday, September 22nd against the Houston Texans.
Bryant was a cornerback for the Vikings from 1967-1980 after being a seventh-round pick of the franchise in 1967. He holds the team record for interceptions in the regular season and postseason combined with 57. 51 of those came in the regular season.
Owners Zygi and Mark Wilf released statements through the team about the inclusion of Bryant in the Ring of Honor.
“Bobby played a key role in the team’s Super Bowl seasons,” said Vikings Owner/Chairman Zygi Wilf. “He was a natural leader that teammates gravitated to, and his knack for making the big play in the biggest games was a driving force in so many Vikings wins over that time. He is worthy of this recognition.”
“We are proud to recognize Bobby in the Vikings Ring of Honor,” said Vikings Owner/President Mark Wilf. “Bobby overcame the odds as a seventh-round draft pick, going on to play at a high level and with great durability over his career. Off the field he was unwavering in his faith and his commitment to the community. He deserves to be honored as one of the all-time Vikings greats.”
Bryant becomes the 28th member of the Ring of Honor, joining Fran Tarkenton, Alan Page, Jim Finks, Bud Grant, Paul Krause, Fred Zamberletti, Jim Marshall, Ron Yary, Korey Stringer, Mick Tingelhoff, Carl Eller, Cris Carter, Bill Brown, Jerry Burns, Randall McDaniel, Chuck Foreman, John Randle, Scott Studwell, Chris Doleman, Matt Blair, Joey Browner, Ahmad Rashad, Randy Moss, Dennis Green, Steve Jordan, Kevin Williams and Jared Allen.
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