Tuesday, January 30, 2018

On This Date in Minnesota History: January 29

January 30, 1968 - On this date, Ron Yary from USC was the first overall pick of the 1968 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings, who had traded Fran Tarkenton to the New York Giants for that selection, becoming the first offensive lineman ever to be selected first overall. He played from 1968 to 1981 with the Minnesota Vikings, and 1982 with the Los Angeles Rams. During Yary's tenure with the Vikings, the team won 11 division titles.

Yary was inducted to the Vikings Ring of Honor in 2000, and became a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001.

http://www.onthisday.com/events/january/30

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Yary



Ron Yary
http://store.dougjohnsonsports.com/images/RonYary8x10ZZ.jpg

               __________________________________________________________

If you are interested in finding out more about your family history in Minnesota, I specialize in researching  genealogical and historical records in Minn. and western Wis., including:
census records,  birth records,  death certificates, obits, grave site photos, ship passenger lists, marriage records and declarations of intent/naturalization records.  I will visit locations to research local history and county records, as well as take photos. Quick turnaround on MNHS records. Both short searches and family history reports available.

                                                         


Discover your roots, and watch the branches of your family tree begin to grow.


Website:  TheMemoryQuilt.com > click on Family History

Contact me at:
pjefamilyresearch@gmail.com



No comments:

Post a Comment