1979 Minnesota Vikings season
| 1979 Minnesota Vikings season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Bud Grant |
| General manager | Mike Lynn |
| Home field | Metropolitan Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 7–9 |
| Division place | 3rd NFC Central |
| Playoff finish | did not qualify |
The 1979 Minnesota Vikings season was the franchise's 19th season in the National Football League. The Vikings finished with a record of seven wins and nine losses; their first losing season since 1967.
The season also marked the end of an era; as longtime defensive end Jim Marshall; the last remaining original Viking, retired after 19 seasons and having set then-league records for most games played (282) and starts (270).
The loss of Fran Tarketon to retirement meant third year quarterback Tommy Kramer to starter.
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