Alan Page is a former National Football League defensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings. Starting his hall of fame career in 1978, Page retired as a Chicago Bear in 1981.
He is currently serving as an Associate Justice for the Minnesota Supreme Court
Fast Facts:
- Born: August 7, 1945
- Birthplace: Canton, Ohio
- Position: Defensive tackle
- High School: Central Catholic High School Canton
- College: University of Notre Dame
- Major: Political Science
- Earned a Jurist Doctor from the University of Minnesota Law School
- Member of the Vikings "Purple People Eaters"
- Earned all-pro honors six times and was voted to nine straight Pro Bowls
- Inducted to the hall of fame in 1988
- Played in a total of 218 games
- First defensive player to receive the league's "Most Valuable Player" awardMNCourt.gov: Judge Profile
- In 1990, inducted to the Nike Walk of Fame
- Spouse: Diane Sims Page
Alan Page Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the National Football League
- databaseFootball.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6'4"
- Weight: 245 lbs
- Rookie Year: 1967
Alan Page Timeline
August 7, 1945: Born
1967: Drafted in the 1st Round of the NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings
1970: Played in the Super Bowl
1973: Named AP's NFL MVP
1973: NEA NFL Defensive Player of the Year (George S. Halas Trophy)
1974-1975: Played in the Super Bowl
1977: Played in the Super Bowl
1978: Signed by the Chicago Bears
1981: Retired from the NFL
1988: Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
1993: Elected Associate Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court
2000: Named to the Minnesota Vikings 40th Anniversary Team
