Training camp with Uncle Milty
Milt Toratti, 68, of St. Peter travels to Vikings training camp every year to pump up rookie players and pick up autographs. Toratti says the key to a successful training camp is finding a way to “be different.”
© Star Tribune – Republished with Permission. This video originally appeared on StarTribune.com on August 11, 2011.
Photos from 2010 Vikings Season
As part of my work at the Minneapolis Star Tribune, I was fortunate to photograph a very eventful Vikings season. The year included a 40-year old quarterback’s comeback, unexpected trades, significant firings and a stadium collapse. These are my photos to document a very memorable year. Enjoy!
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Quarterback Brett Favre celebrated after throwing a 23-yard touchdown pass to Percy Harvin at TCF Bank Stadium.
Quarterback Brett Favre threw a pass under pressure from Lions linebacker Ashlee Palmer.
Safety Donte Whitner intercepted a pass intended for Sidney Rice. Jackson threw three INTs in the game.
Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick fumbled a snap on the Vikings' one-yard line. Linebacker Ben Leber recovered the ball.
AP breaks free in victory over Lions
Minneapolis, MN – Vikings running back Adrian Peterson broke a 22-yard touchdown in the second quarter. Peterson scored again with a 1-yard run in the third and led the Vikings to a 27-10 victory over the Lions.
