The 1970 Minnesota Vikings Miss A Perfect Super Bowl Opportunity
The Minnesota Vikings had the best season in the short history of their franchise when they made the Super Bowl in 1969. The following season was the first year of the NFL-AFL merger and the formation of the league structure as we know it today. The 1970 Minnesota Vikings spent much of the season looking like they might not only make it all the way back, but take the final step. But a great regular season gave way to playoff heartbreak in a year when the Super Bowl trophy was theirs for the taking.