07-20-2017, 03:55 PM
http://www.vikings.com/news/long-form/chad-greenway-retire.html
For the first time since 2005, the #Vikings will head to Mankato without Chad Greenway.
During that span, he's made quite an impact on the organization and our community.
CHAD GREENWAY took pride in the names on the front and back of his jersey.
His journey from rural roots and 9-man football in South Dakota led him to dynamic play for Iowa in the Big Ten and eventually to his selection as the 17th overall pick by the Minnesota Vikings in 2006. Eleven years later, Greenway’s jersey is heading to his closet, but not before inspiring thousands to buy Purple 52s and wear them with pride.
They’ve seen him honor his name by becoming a principled leader in the locker room with a heart of purple while making commitments to his community with a heart of gold. A passion for the game, coupled with compassion for others has helped Greenway leave a lasting legacy.
Greenway was the last Viking to take — and leave — the field in the 2016 season. The Vikings linebacker stepped out from the tunnel as the dragon on the front of the Vikings ship unleashed fire.
Full article at link
For the first time since 2005, the #Vikings will head to Mankato without Chad Greenway.
During that span, he's made quite an impact on the organization and our community.
CHAD GREENWAY took pride in the names on the front and back of his jersey.
His journey from rural roots and 9-man football in South Dakota led him to dynamic play for Iowa in the Big Ten and eventually to his selection as the 17th overall pick by the Minnesota Vikings in 2006. Eleven years later, Greenway’s jersey is heading to his closet, but not before inspiring thousands to buy Purple 52s and wear them with pride.
They’ve seen him honor his name by becoming a principled leader in the locker room with a heart of purple while making commitments to his community with a heart of gold. A passion for the game, coupled with compassion for others has helped Greenway leave a lasting legacy.
Greenway was the last Viking to take — and leave — the field in the 2016 season. The Vikings linebacker stepped out from the tunnel as the dragon on the front of the Vikings ship unleashed fire.
Full article at link
