Former Minnesota Vikings All-Pro linebacker Matt Blair has meticulously interviewed more than 30 past and present Vikings players, as well as coaches, staff and trainers; each telling their own unique stories and experiences of what it means To be a Viking. Featured along with these interviews are photos of the Vikings taken by Blair from over the past 30 years; the majority of which are seen here for the first time ever! This in-depth introspective is not only about what it means to play for the Vikings, but focuses just as much on what it means to be the proud person behind the purple jersey. You?ll learn everything from the player's greatest triumphs and upsets to what the scouts look for in potential recruits to what it takes to be an efficient and inspirational coach to the personal journeys each player took To be a Viking. This is the ultimate guide for both the fair-weather, and the diehard fan alike!