He found the inspiration from his own alma mater – the University of Washington, which had adopted the same colors back in 1892. Given the Vikings were an expansion team, they needed an identity ...

The Color Rush jerseys are for Thursday night games, and the Vikings will wear their all-purple uniforms against the Dallas Cowboys on Dec. 1. But these aren't just about looks.

While one theory traces the Vikings’ name and colors to Wisconsin, it’s not the definitive explanation. The Vikings’ original helmet, uniform and logo were designed by Los Angeles cartoonist ...

The first season of Vikings football took place in 1961. From 1968 to 1980, the franchise won the NFC Central 11 times and made four trips to the Super Bowl, led by several iconic Hall of Fame ...

It’s purple-or-bust this year for the Vikings. “At our stadium, we should never, ever see the other team’s colors in the stands,” said O’Connell.

After a one-week hiatus because of Thanksgiving, Color Rush jerseys will be returning to the NFL on Thursday when the Vikings host the Cowboys, and for the second time this year, we're going to ...

On December 1 the Vikings and Cowboys will meet in a clash that will be colorful even if the game isn't any good. Both squads will wear 'Color Rush' uniforms designed by Nike, a practice that has ...