It all started when Grant, 88, sauntered out to field to toss the coin at Sunday's Vikings-Seahawks game, which, at kickoff, featured an official temperature of minus-6 degrees. He was wearing a short-sleeved polo shirt.
The Latest
27 minutes ago
State staff at St. Peter facilities protest working conditions, including port-a-potty49 minutes ago
Starmer says Europe faces a 'once in a generation moment' as leaders discuss ending war in Ukraine57 minutes ago
As high school girls wrestling gains popularity, changes are sought and will be considered1 Hour ago
Democrats have history on their side heading into U.S. Senate race but GOP seeks to rewrite it 1 Hour ago
Analysis: Minnesota United is making defense its linchpin, evidence going back 10 games shows 3 Hours ago
‘Welcome to Redneckville 500!’: Ice racing in northern Minnesota a beloved, loud tradition.Bud Grant wins the Internet after going on field in short sleeves on subzero day
Grant, 88, who was on field for the coin toss, didn't look cold at all, despite the minus-6 degree temperature at kickoff, and won new fans the world over.
By CJ Sinner
January 11, 2016 at 3:00AM
Former Vikings coach Bud Grant walks on the field at TCF Bank Stadium in minus-6 degree temperatures to do a coin toss without a coat on. (CJ Sinner/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
And the Internet went wild.
