The Minnesota Vikings are an American football team which is based in Minneapolis and they are one of the most famous teams in the NFL. The franchise was founded in 1960, by Max Winter, Bert Oleson, and Bill Boyer. The Vikings started playing in 1991. They played their home games at Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington, Minnesota. In 1969, the Vikings won their first NFL Championship when they defeated the Cleveland Browns at Metropolitan Stadium. In Super Bowl IV, which was held in Tulane Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana the Minnesota Vikings played against the Kansas City Chiefs but unfortunately lost their first Super Bowl.
The Vikings played their third Super Bowl in four years inSuper Bowl XI against the Oakland Raiders which was played at Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. In 1982, they moved to Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 1983, the Vikings defeated the St. Louis Cardinals in the first international game in the NFL which was played in London. In 2014, they moved to Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Minnesota Vikings played in Super Bowls IV, VIII, IX, and XI but failed to win any of them.
Currently, the Viking's head coach is Kevin O’Connell who is their 10th head coach. The Vikings are playing their home games at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Vikings have appeared in four Super Bowls but have lost in all of them. The Vikings fanbase is considered one of the best fanbases in the NFL.
Minnesota Vikings mascot Viktor
Victor is the official mascot of the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He is known for his energetic personality, Victor made his debut in 2007 and was chosen by the fans in a contest. According to the Vikings, Victor is a large blue Viking with a beard, a helmet with horns, and a shield and he is one of the most popular mascots in the NFL.
Minnesota Vikings mascot Viktor's salary
Victor’s salary is likely to be around $60,000 to $70,000 per year as the average salary in 2023 is about $60,000 per year for an NFL mascot. The salary of an NFL mascot depends on how much experience they have, how skillful they are, the team’s budget, and for which team they work.
Victor makes appearances at local hospitals to engage with children and adults and bring joy to their faces. Viktor makes visits to the state of Minnesota where he goes to schools and many other public events to engage and entertain all fans including children and adults.
FAQs
A. The name of the person behind the mascot Viking is not known to the public.
A. The official mascot of the Minnesota Vikings Viktor makes appearances all through the state of Minnesota, he goes to schools and many other public events to engage and entertain fans of all ages.
A. Viktor was introduced in 2007 by the Minnesota Vikings.
A. The salary of the Minnesota Vikings mascot Viktor is $65,000 every year.
