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Bud Grant Celebration of Life

A celebration of life was held for former Minnesota Vikings coach Bud Grant on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at U.S. Bank Stadium. Grant died on March 11.

By Star Tribune staff

May 21, 2023 at 7:42PM
Hub Meeds, the original Vikings mascot, saluted during the singing of the national anthem at the beginning of the program.
A bust and Hall of Fame jacket of Vikings coach Bud Gran were on the stage for the memorial.
Bud Grant's son, Mike Grant, left, and former Minneapolis Tribune outdoors columnist Ron Schara listened as former Vikings assistant coach Paul Wiggin told a story about Bud Grant
In a nod to Bud Grant's passion for hunting, a Vikings fan attended in duck hunting garb.
A tribute to Bud Grant t-shirt during a public celebration of for Minnesota Vikings coach Bud Grant.
Bud Grant's son, Mike, a high school coaching legend at Eden Prairie High School, eulogized his father.
Scott Asplund, aka Sir Skolt, raised his helmet high after the singing of the national anthem.
Coach Grant jerseys during a public celebration of for Minnesota Vikings coach Bud Grant.
Mark Rosen, Mike Max, Chad Hartman, Patrick Reusse and Dan Barreiro during a public celebration of for Minnesota Vikings coach Bud Grant.
Former Vikings player Chuck Foreman remembered head coach Bud Grant during a discussion with Mark Rosen, left, and Stu Voigt.
Senator Amy Klobuchar presented Mike Grant with a document honoring his father during a public celebration of for Minnesota Vikings coach Bud Grant.
Former Vikings quarterback Tommy Kramer applauded after a speech by Mike Grant during a public celebration of for Minnesota Vikings coach Bud Grant.
A program during a public celebration of for Minnesota Vikings coach Bud Grant.
Bud Grant and Sid Hartman on the big screen during a public celebration of for Minnesota Vikings coach Bud Grant.
Current Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell spoke about his relationship with Bud Grant.
Former Vikings players Bob Lurtsema and Carl Eller, foreground, clowned around after the program.
Vikings legend Alan Page was among the former players in attendance.
A public memorial for Minnesota Vikings coaching legend Bud Grant was held Sunday, May 21, 2023 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
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Hub Meeds, the original Vikings mascot, saluted during the singing of the national anthem at the beginning of the program. (Jeff Wheeler, Star Tribune/guest)
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