Hey Guys,
I'm getting some unusual # from different sources for the actual # of turnovers that the Minnesota Vikings defense got in 1971. Can you guys tell me the exact number of turnovers (recovered fumbles and intercepted passes) that the Vikings defense accounted for in 1971? Thanks!
Joe Zagorski
1971 Vikings Defense
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BD Sullivan
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Re: 1971 Vikings Defense
Not sure about the fumble recoveries, but an article leading up to the playoff game with the Cowboys noted that that they had 27 picks and 27 sacks.
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Todd Pence
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Re: 1971 Vikings Defense
45 turnovers. 27 picks and 18 fumble recoveries.
Re: 1971 Vikings Defense
Those are the numbers seen in the 1972 The Sporting News Guide.Todd Pence wrote:45 turnovers. 27 picks and 18 fumble recoveries.
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JohnTurney
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Re: 1971 Vikings Defense
Pro Football Reference shows 18 for defensive players and 30 overall. Now, were a couple of those "defensive" FR on special teams. Likely.
Back then they didn't separate defense from special teams. It was just offense or defense. We'd have to get the 1971 gamebooks out to see if Gershbach and Jenke's were STs, possibly Charlie West's too.
But all teams were scored same way, we just have to live with STs being in there.
Back then they didn't separate defense from special teams. It was just offense or defense. We'd have to get the 1971 gamebooks out to see if Gershbach and Jenke's were STs, possibly Charlie West's too.
But all teams were scored same way, we just have to live with STs being in there.