Background
Tarkenton, Francis Asbury was born on February 3, 1940 in Richmond, Virginia, United States.
professional commentator executive Football player management consultant
Tarkenton, Francis Asbury was born on February 3, 1940 in Richmond, Virginia, United States.
Graduate, University Georgia, 1961.
Quarterback, Minnesota Vikings National Football League team, 1961-1967, 72-79;
quarterback, New York Giants, 1967-1972;
former football commentator, ABC Sports
president, founder, Tarkenton Productivity Group, Atlanta, 1984-1986;
chairman, Chief Executive Officer, KnowledgeWare, Atlanta, since 1986. Founder, Chairman of the Board Tarkenton & Company, since 1969. Host ABC's That's Incredible, 1980-1983.
Member National Football Conference championship team, 1973.
Active Diabetes Foundation, Minneapolis, Viking Children's Fund. Chairman major gift campaign Henrietta Egleston Children's Hospital, Atlanta. Member national board advisors Fiscal Policy Council, Inc.
Chairman national steering committee bicentennial fund capital campaign University Georgia. Member Fellowship Christian Athletes.
3 children.
