Sid Hartman

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Former sports columnist Sid Hartman.

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Minnesota Vikings

Sid Instant Replay from 1977: Vikings' Super Bowl loss to Raiders hurt the most

Read Sid's column from the Jan. 10, 1977, edition of the Tribune following the Vikings' loss to Oakland in the Super Bowl.
December 27, 2020
Wide receiver Sammy White of the Minnesota Vikings loses his helmut as two Oakland Raiders defenders hit him during Super Bowl XI in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 9, 1977. (AP Photo)
Minnesota Vikings

Read Sid's column from 1974, when Ara Parseghian left Notre Dame

On every remaining Sunday in 2020, the Star Tribune will republish a memorable Sid Hartman column from the archives.
December 13, 2020
Dan Devine, left, former head coach of the Green Bay Packers, and Ara Parseghian, retiring head coach of Notre Dame University, go over transitional matters in Parseghian's office at South Bend, Dec. 17, 1974. Devine will succeed Parseghian at Notre Dame. (AP Photo/Charles Knoblock)
Twins

Sid instant replay: No greater hero than Twins' Morris in World Series

On every remaining Sunday in 2020, we will republish a memorable Sid Hartman column. Up next: Sid's column from Oct. 28, 1991, after the Twins beat Atlanta in Game 7 of the World Series.
December 6, 2020
Jack Morris pitched all 10 innings of the Twins' 1-0 victory over Atlanta in Game 7 of the 1991 World Series at the Metrodome.
Minnesota Vikings

Sid instant replay: Randy Moss says, 'I play when I want to play'

On every remaining Sunday in 2020, we will republish a memorable Sid Hartman column. Up next: Sid's column from the Nov. 23, 2001 after an interview with Vikings wide receiver Randy Moss
November 22, 2020
Vikings receiver Randy Moss reacts after catching a touchdown pass in 2001.
Gophers

Sid instant replay: Undefeated Gophers topple No. 4 Penn State

On every remaining Sunday in 2020, the Star Tribune will republish a memorable Sid Hartman column from the archives. This one is from last fall.
November 15, 2020
Minnesota Vikings

Sid instant replay: How a phone call helped sell the NFL on Minnesota

On every remaining Sunday in 2020, the Star Tribune will republish a memorable Sid Hartman column from the archives. This one is from Jan. 30, 1960.
November 8, 2020
Sid Hartman always knew how to work the phones.
Minnesota Vikings

Sid Instant Replay: Bud Grant surprises team by deciding to retire

On every remaining Sunday in 2020, the Star Tribune will republish a memorable Sid Hartman column from the archives. This one is from Jan. 28, 1984.
November 1, 2020
Minnesota Vikings coach Bud Grant, right, seems to have other things on his mind than new Coach Les Steckel's remarks to a press conference at the team's headquarters in Eden Prairie, Minn., Jan. 31, 1984. Grant retired after 27 years in coaching in order to pursue his favorite outdoor activities. Steckel, 37, will be the youngest coach in the NFL. In background is Vikings general manager Mike Lynn. (AP Photo/Larry Salzman)
Minnesota Vikings

Hartman: Thielen says Vikings have the talent to bounce back from 1-4

Making the playoffs after a 1-4 start undoubtedly will be a challenge for the Vikings , but there's no doubt this offense has enough weapons to go on a big winning streak starting Sunday against the Falcons.
October 18, 2020
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) heads to the locker room at halftime during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
Gophers

Sid instant replay: Undefeated Gophers topple No. 4 Penn State

On every remaining Sunday in 2020, the Star Tribune will republish a memorable Sid Hartman column from the archives. This one is from last fall.
November 15, 2020
Minnesota Vikings

Sid instant replay: How a phone call helped sell the NFL on Minnesota

On every remaining Sunday in 2020, the Star Tribune will republish a memorable Sid Hartman column from the archives. This one is from Jan. 30, 1960.
November 8, 2020
Sid Hartman always knew how to work the phones.
Minnesota Vikings

Sid Instant Replay: Bud Grant surprises team by deciding to retire

On every remaining Sunday in 2020, the Star Tribune will republish a memorable Sid Hartman column from the archives. This one is from Jan. 28, 1984.
November 1, 2020
Minnesota Vikings coach Bud Grant, right, seems to have other things on his mind than new Coach Les Steckel's remarks to a press conference at the team's headquarters in Eden Prairie, Minn., Jan. 31, 1984. Grant retired after 27 years in coaching in order to pursue his favorite outdoor activities. Steckel, 37, will be the youngest coach in the NFL. In background is Vikings general manager Mike Lynn. (AP Photo/Larry Salzman)
Minnesota Vikings

Hartman: Thielen says Vikings have the talent to bounce back from 1-4

Making the playoffs after a 1-4 start undoubtedly will be a challenge for the Vikings , but there's no doubt this offense has enough weapons to go on a big winning streak starting Sunday against the Falcons.
October 18, 2020
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) heads to the locker room at halftime during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
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