The purple of the colors is often associated with royalty and power, while the gold represents wealth and success. These colors refer to both the team's history and modern achievements. The Vikings' name and colors also refer to the region's strong Scandinavian roots.
The Minnesota Vikings have played in different stadiums such as Metropolitan Stadium, Hubert H. Humphrey Metropolitan Stadium, Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome and TCF Bank Stadium, and currently compete at U.S. Bank Stadium.
The NFL championship, which they won in 1969, is the team's greatest achievement. In the Super Bowls, the Vikings have been finalists four times, each time postponing their dream of a championship until another spring.