Dan WHENESOTA
@whenesota.com
Award winning writer and best selling author-
A Slap Shot in Time: a.co/d/jfn2Jpa
History of Heartbreak: amzn.to/322KRoS
MN sports historian, teacher, pop culture nerd, foodie
A Slap Shot in Time: a.co/d/jfn2Jpa
History of Heartbreak: amzn.to/322KRoS
MN sports historian, teacher, pop culture nerd, foodie
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1975) During a poolside interview the day before #Superbowl IX, #Vikings players prank Howard Cosell and douse him with water from above causing his toupee to go for a swim. #SKOL #NFL (Thanks @Rempfert) www.newspapers.com/clip/1162290...
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Clipping found in Longview Daily News published in Longview, Washington on 1/14/1975.
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January 11, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1975) During a poolside interview the day before #Superbowl IX, #Vikings players prank Howard Cosell and douse him with water from above causing his toupee to go for a swim. #SKOL #NFL (Thanks @Rempfert) www.newspapers.com/clip/1162290...
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1970) during the pregame ceremonies of #SuperBowl IV, a balloon with the #Vikings mascot almost started on fire. Talk about a bad omens. #SKOL
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Super Bowl 4 - Vikings hot air balloon crash before the game
YouTube video by mtascavage
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January 11, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1970) during the pregame ceremonies of #SuperBowl IV, a balloon with the #Vikings mascot almost started on fire. Talk about a bad omens. #SKOL
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#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1970) The #Vikings lose #Superbowl IV to the Chiefs 23-7 in New Orleans. Its considered one of the greatest upsets in NFL history because the AFL was regarded as inferior to the #NFL. #Skol
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Clipping found in Star Tribune published in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 1/12/1970.
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January 11, 2026 at 3:45 PM
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1970) The #Vikings lose #Superbowl IV to the Chiefs 23-7 in New Orleans. Its considered one of the greatest upsets in NFL history because the AFL was regarded as inferior to the #NFL. #Skol
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Fun Fact: #OTD in 2002 the #Vikings hired Mike Tice as the 6th head coach in team history. During the presser he introduces his plan to get Randy Moss the ball which would come to be known as the “Randy Ratio”. #SKOL www.newspapers.com/clip/1161633...
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Clipping found in Star Tribune published in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 1/11/2002.
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January 10, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Fun Fact: #OTD in 2002 the #Vikings hired Mike Tice as the 6th head coach in team history. During the presser he introduces his plan to get Randy Moss the ball which would come to be known as the “Randy Ratio”. #SKOL www.newspapers.com/clip/1161633...
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1992 Denny Green was hired as the #Vikings 5th head coach in team history. #SKOL #TheSheriff www.newspapers.com/clip/1161633...
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Clipping found in Star Tribune published in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 1/11/1992.
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January 10, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1992 Denny Green was hired as the #Vikings 5th head coach in team history. #SKOL #TheSheriff www.newspapers.com/clip/1161633...
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1961 the Vikings give up their 1962 first round pick for Giants back-up QB George Shaw. It might be the first ever trade in Vikings history. (Thanks KeithGrinde)
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Clipping found in The Minneapolis Star published in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 1/11/1961.
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January 10, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1961 the Vikings give up their 1962 first round pick for Giants back-up QB George Shaw. It might be the first ever trade in Vikings history. (Thanks KeithGrinde)
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Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2022) The #Vikings fire Mike Zimmer and Rick Spielman. #SKOL www.newspapers.com/clip/1161635...
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Clipping found in Star Tribune published in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 1/11/2022.
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January 10, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2022) The #Vikings fire Mike Zimmer and Rick Spielman. #SKOL www.newspapers.com/clip/1161635...
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2016) #Vikings kicker Blair Walsh misses the potential game winning FG (wide left) in the NFC wildcard game vs the Seahawks at TCF Bank Stadium. #NFL #SKOL
January 10, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2016) #Vikings kicker Blair Walsh misses the potential game winning FG (wide left) in the NFC wildcard game vs the Seahawks at TCF Bank Stadium. #NFL #SKOL
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2002) #MLB gives Alabama businessman Donald Watkins permission to make an offer to buy the #MNTwins. www.newspapers.com/clip/1161633...
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Clipping found in Star Tribune published in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 1/11/2002.
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January 10, 2026 at 3:21 PM
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2002) #MLB gives Alabama businessman Donald Watkins permission to make an offer to buy the #MNTwins. www.newspapers.com/clip/1161633...
Fun Fact:
#OTD in 1955 Channel 9 first went on the air in the Twin Cities. (Thanks to Keith Grinde for the heads up)
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#OTD in 1955 Channel 9 first went on the air in the Twin Cities. (Thanks to Keith Grinde for the heads up)
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Clipping found in Star Tribune published in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 1/9/1955.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Fun Fact:
#OTD in 1955 Channel 9 first went on the air in the Twin Cities. (Thanks to Keith Grinde for the heads up)
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#OTD in 1955 Channel 9 first went on the air in the Twin Cities. (Thanks to Keith Grinde for the heads up)
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Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2005) Randy Moss moons the Green Bay crowd after scoring his 2nd TD in a 31-17 Wildcard win over the Packers. #Vikings #SKOL www.newspapers.com/clip/1160957...
January 9, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2005) Randy Moss moons the Green Bay crowd after scoring his 2nd TD in a 31-17 Wildcard win over the Packers. #Vikings #SKOL www.newspapers.com/clip/1160957...
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1994) The Jim McMahon led #Vikings lose the Wildcard playoff game to the Giants 17-10. #SKOL
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Clipping found in Star Tribune published in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 1/10/1994.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1994) The Jim McMahon led #Vikings lose the Wildcard playoff game to the Giants 17-10. #SKOL
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#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1977) The #Vikings lost #SuperBowl XI to the Raiders 32-14 in Pasadena. This was the 4th Super Bowl loss for the Vikings. After the game Tarkenton said, “Who knows, we might never be back,”. #Skol www.newspapers.com/clip/1160314...
January 9, 2026 at 1:08 PM
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1977) The #Vikings lost #SuperBowl XI to the Raiders 32-14 in Pasadena. This was the 4th Super Bowl loss for the Vikings. After the game Tarkenton said, “Who knows, we might never be back,”. #Skol www.newspapers.com/clip/1160314...
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2002) In the midst of #MNTwins contraction, It’s reported that Carl Pohlad loaned Bud Selig $3M, which was a violation of league rules and potential conflict of interest. www.newspapers.com/clip/1159635...
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Clipping found in Star Tribune published in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 1/8/2002.
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January 8, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2002) In the midst of #MNTwins contraction, It’s reported that Carl Pohlad loaned Bud Selig $3M, which was a violation of league rules and potential conflict of interest. www.newspapers.com/clip/1159635...
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1976) A University booster admits to Sid Hartman that he is guilty of recruiting violations during the Musselman era NCAA investigation. #GoGophers #SkiUMah www.newspapers.com/clip/1159634...
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Clipping found in Star Tribune published in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 1/10/1976.
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January 8, 2026 at 12:50 PM
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1976) A University booster admits to Sid Hartman that he is guilty of recruiting violations during the Musselman era NCAA investigation. #GoGophers #SkiUMah www.newspapers.com/clip/1159634...
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1980 The North Stars Beat the Flyers 7-1 in front of record crowd of 15,962 at Met Center. The win snapped Philadelphia’s 35 game unbeaten streak, which to this day is still the longest in the #NHL.
#MNWild
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#MNWild
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January 7, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1980 The North Stars Beat the Flyers 7-1 in front of record crowd of 15,962 at Met Center. The win snapped Philadelphia’s 35 game unbeaten streak, which to this day is still the longest in the #NHL.
#MNWild
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#MNWild
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Fun Fact: In 1973 the Fighting Saints declared January 7-14 “Hockey Week” in St. Paul. This included a 5 game home-stand at the newly opened Civic Center - including the first ever nationally televised WHA game. #MnWild #NHL #ASlapShotInTime www.newspapers.com/clip/1159638...
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Clipping found in Star Tribune published in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 1/6/1973.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Fun Fact: In 1973 the Fighting Saints declared January 7-14 “Hockey Week” in St. Paul. This included a 5 game home-stand at the newly opened Civic Center - including the first ever nationally televised WHA game. #MnWild #NHL #ASlapShotInTime www.newspapers.com/clip/1159638...
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1973) The Fighting Saints lose the WHA's first ever nationally televised game - a 6-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets at the newly opened St. Paul Civic Center in front of a record crowd of 13,426. #MNWild #NHL #ASlapShotInTime www.newspapers.com/clip/1159642...
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Clipping found in Star Tribune published in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 1/8/1973.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:47 PM
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1973) The Fighting Saints lose the WHA's first ever nationally televised game - a 6-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets at the newly opened St. Paul Civic Center in front of a record crowd of 13,426. #MNWild #NHL #ASlapShotInTime www.newspapers.com/clip/1159642...
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1990) The #Vikings lost the Divisional playoff to the 49ers 41-13. The 49ers would go on to win Superbowl XXIV #skol
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Clipping found in Star Tribune published in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 1/7/1990.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1990) The #Vikings lost the Divisional playoff to the 49ers 41-13. The 49ers would go on to win Superbowl XXIV #skol
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#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1988) The North Star's Dino Ciccarelli hits Maple leaf Luke Richardson in the head & neck with his stick. Ciccarelli would be suspended 10 games and a warrant would be issued in Toronto for his arrest. #NHL #MNWild www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hodb...
Dino Ciccarelli's vicious stick attack on Luke Richardson
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January 6, 2026 at 12:54 PM
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1988) The North Star's Dino Ciccarelli hits Maple leaf Luke Richardson in the head & neck with his stick. Ciccarelli would be suspended 10 games and a warrant would be issued in Toronto for his arrest. #NHL #MNWild www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hodb...
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2025) The Vikings lose the Division title and the #1 overall seed in a 31-9 blowout at Detroit. www.newspapers.com/article/star...
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January 5, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2025) The Vikings lose the Division title and the #1 overall seed in a 31-9 blowout at Detroit. www.newspapers.com/article/star...
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2013) The #Vikings lose the Wildcard game to Packers 24-10 at Lambeau Field. Joe Webb started this game for the injured Christian Ponder. #Skol
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Clipping found in Star Tribune published in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 1/6/2013.
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January 5, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2013) The #Vikings lose the Wildcard game to Packers 24-10 at Lambeau Field. Joe Webb started this game for the injured Christian Ponder. #Skol
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#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1969) The #Vikings lose the #NFL 3rd place game (Known as the Playoff Bowl) to Dallas 17-13. Down 4 pts with 4 minutes left, they chose to attempt a 39-yard FG and missed. www.newspapers.com/clip/1157741...
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Clipping found in Star Tribune published in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 1/6/1969.
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January 5, 2026 at 6:22 PM
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1969) The #Vikings lose the #NFL 3rd place game (Known as the Playoff Bowl) to Dallas 17-13. Down 4 pts with 4 minutes left, they chose to attempt a 39-yard FG and missed. www.newspapers.com/clip/1157741...
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Fun Fact: #OTD in 1970, the #Vikings win the last #NFL Championship game, beating the Browns 27-7. #SKOL
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Clipping found in Star Tribune published in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 1/5/1970.
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January 4, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1970, the #Vikings win the last #NFL Championship game, beating the Browns 27-7. #SKOL
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Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2009) The #Vikings lose the Wildcard game to the Eagles 26-14. Eagles QB Donovan McNabb threw for 300 yards. #Skol
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Clipping found in Star Tribune published in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 1/5/2009.
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January 4, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2009) The #Vikings lose the Wildcard game to the Eagles 26-14. Eagles QB Donovan McNabb threw for 300 yards. #Skol
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