Dan WHENESOTA
@whenesota.com
Award winning writer and best selling author-
A Slap Shot in Time: a.co/d/jfn2Jpa
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MN sports historian, teacher, pop culture nerd, foodie
A Slap Shot in Time: a.co/d/jfn2Jpa
History of Heartbreak: amzn.to/322KRoS
MN sports historian, teacher, pop culture nerd, foodie
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1975 a brawl erupts during a Johnstown Jets and Mohawk Valley Comets game in Utica, NY. It eventually spilled over into the stands and led to the arrests of three Jets and a Comets team employee. #NHL #MNWild #ASlapShotInTime www.newspapers.com/clip/1162917...
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Clipping found in Sun-Journal published in Lewiston, Maine on 1/17/1975.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1975 a brawl erupts during a Johnstown Jets and Mohawk Valley Comets game in Utica, NY. It eventually spilled over into the stands and led to the arrests of three Jets and a Comets team employee. #NHL #MNWild #ASlapShotInTime www.newspapers.com/clip/1162917...
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2005) The #Vikings lost the Divisional Playoff to the Eagles 27-14 in Philadelphia. #SKOL www.newspapers.com/clip/1165795...
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January 16, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2005) The #Vikings lost the Divisional Playoff to the Eagles 27-14 in Philadelphia. #SKOL www.newspapers.com/clip/1165795...
Also #OTD, during loss to the Rams in the Divisional, Randy Moss squirts an official with a water bottle. #SKOL youtu.be/3QMULdbJOOI
Randy Moss squirts referee with water bottle!
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January 16, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Also #OTD, during loss to the Rams in the Divisional, Randy Moss squirts an official with a water bottle. #SKOL youtu.be/3QMULdbJOOI
Also #OTD in Minnesota Sports History (2000) The #Vikings lose the Divisional Playoff to #Rams 49-37.
The Rams would go on to win Superbowl XXXIV. #SKOL #NFL www.newspapers.com/clip/1165795...
The Rams would go on to win Superbowl XXXIV. #SKOL #NFL www.newspapers.com/clip/1165795...
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January 16, 2026 at 2:03 PM
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1970) The #NFL holds a realignment lottery. Even with a 1/5 chance, the #Vikings remain in the Central Division thanks to Pete Rozelle’s secretary Thelma Elkjer. #SKOL www.newspapers.com/clip/1165794...
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Clipping found in Star Tribune published in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 1/17/1970.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:02 PM
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1970) The #NFL holds a realignment lottery. Even with a 1/5 chance, the #Vikings remain in the Central Division thanks to Pete Rozelle’s secretary Thelma Elkjer. #SKOL www.newspapers.com/clip/1165794...
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Paying respect to Bill Masterton who died #OTD in 1968. He was the first North Star and scored the first goal in franchise history.
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January 15, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Paying respect to Bill Masterton who died #OTD in 1968. He was the first North Star and scored the first goal in franchise history.
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Fun Fact: #OTD in 1979 the North Stars’ Tim Young scores 5 goals in an 8-1 rout of the NY Rangers at Madison Square Garden.
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January 15, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1979 the North Stars’ Tim Young scores 5 goals in an 8-1 rout of the NY Rangers at Madison Square Garden.
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Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2023) The #3 seed #Vikings lose the wildcard game to Giants 31-24 at home. #SKOL www.newspapers.com/article/star...
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January 15, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2023) The #3 seed #Vikings lose the wildcard game to Giants 31-24 at home. #SKOL www.newspapers.com/article/star...
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2019) the Timberwolves face Jimmy Butler for first time since being traded and give up 83 points in first half of a 149-107 loss in Philadelphia. #NBA #RaisedByWolves
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January 15, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2019) the Timberwolves face Jimmy Butler for first time since being traded and give up 83 points in first half of a 149-107 loss in Philadelphia. #NBA #RaisedByWolves
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Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1997) The Chicago Bull’s Dennis Rodman kicks photographer Eugene Amos during a 112-102 win over the Timberwolves at Target Center. #RaisedByWolves #NBA youtu.be/2BXtxbmeGW8
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Dennis Rodman kicks cameraman - extended foot-age / post-game coverage - suspension and fines (1997)
YouTube video by Adam Ryan: Documenting NBA History
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January 15, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1997) The Chicago Bull’s Dennis Rodman kicks photographer Eugene Amos during a 112-102 win over the Timberwolves at Target Center. #RaisedByWolves #NBA youtu.be/2BXtxbmeGW8
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Also #OTD In #Minnesota Sports History (1983) The #Vikings lose the Divisional playoff to Washington 21-7. Washington would go on to win Superbowl XVII. #NFL #Skol www.newspapers.com/clip/1164328...
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January 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Also #OTD In #Minnesota Sports History (1983) The #Vikings lose the Divisional playoff to Washington 21-7. Washington would go on to win Superbowl XVII. #NFL #Skol www.newspapers.com/clip/1164328...
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1975) the #MNTwins release Harmon Killebrew.
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January 15, 2026 at 12:59 PM
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1975) the #MNTwins release Harmon Killebrew.
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Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2020) A mistake on the lineup card leaves the #MNWild with only 5 defensemen in a 7-3 loss to the Penguins. #NHL
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January 14, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2020) A mistake on the lineup card leaves the #MNWild with only 5 defensemen in a 7-3 loss to the Penguins. #NHL
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Also #OTD In Minnesota Sports History (2001) The #Vikings lose the NFC championship to the New York Giants 41-0. #SKOL #NFL #NFLPlayoffs www.newspapers.com/clip/1163594...
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January 14, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Also #OTD In Minnesota Sports History (2001) The #Vikings lose the NFC championship to the New York Giants 41-0. #SKOL #NFL #NFLPlayoffs www.newspapers.com/clip/1163594...
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1977) After beating the Indianapolis Racers 9-5, the “New” Fighting Saints franchise is suspended for not making payroll. It would be their final game and the team would fold a week later. #MnWild #NHL www.newspapers.com/clip/1163594...
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January 14, 2026 at 12:54 PM
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1977) After beating the Indianapolis Racers 9-5, the “New” Fighting Saints franchise is suspended for not making payroll. It would be their final game and the team would fold a week later. #MnWild #NHL www.newspapers.com/clip/1163594...
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2025) The #Vikings lose the Wildcard game to the LA Rams 27-9 in Glendale. AZ. Sam Darnold was sacked 9 times. It was a franchise record for a playoff game. www.newspapers.com/article/star...
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January 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2025) The #Vikings lose the Wildcard game to the LA Rams 27-9 in Glendale. AZ. Sam Darnold was sacked 9 times. It was a franchise record for a playoff game. www.newspapers.com/article/star...
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2005) After being fined $10k for pretending to moon Packer fans, Randy Moss is asked how he pays fines if he doesn’t write checks. His famous response? “Straight cash Homey!” #SKOL #NFL #Vikings
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Straight Cash Homey
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January 13, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2005) After being fined $10k for pretending to moon Packer fans, Randy Moss is asked how he pays fines if he doesn’t write checks. His famous response? “Straight cash Homey!” #SKOL #NFL #Vikings
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#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1974) The #Vikings lose #Superbowl VIII to the Miami Dolphins 24-7 at Rice Stadium in Houston. #SKOL www.newspapers.com/clip/1162914...
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January 13, 2026 at 12:57 PM
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1974) The #Vikings lose #Superbowl VIII to the Miami Dolphins 24-7 at Rice Stadium in Houston. #SKOL www.newspapers.com/clip/1162914...
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1975) The #Vikings lost Super Bowl IX to Pittsburgh 16-6 in New Orleans. The only Vikings score came on a Matt Blair blocked punt recovered in the end zone by Terry Brown.. #SKOL www.newspapers.com/clip/1162303...
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January 12, 2026 at 12:54 PM
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1975) The #Vikings lost Super Bowl IX to Pittsburgh 16-6 in New Orleans. The only Vikings score came on a Matt Blair blocked punt recovered in the end zone by Terry Brown.. #SKOL www.newspapers.com/clip/1162303...
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Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1975) During a poolside interview the day before #Superbowl IX, #Vikings players prank Howard Cosell and douse him with water from above causing his toupee to go for a swim. #SKOL #NFL (Thanks @Rempfert) www.newspapers.com/clip/1162290...
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Clipping found in Longview Daily News published in Longview, Washington on 1/14/1975.
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January 11, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1975) During a poolside interview the day before #Superbowl IX, #Vikings players prank Howard Cosell and douse him with water from above causing his toupee to go for a swim. #SKOL #NFL (Thanks @Rempfert) www.newspapers.com/clip/1162290...
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1970) during the pregame ceremonies of #SuperBowl IV, a balloon with the #Vikings mascot almost started on fire. Talk about a bad omens. #SKOL
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Super Bowl 4 - Vikings hot air balloon crash before the game
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January 11, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1970) during the pregame ceremonies of #SuperBowl IV, a balloon with the #Vikings mascot almost started on fire. Talk about a bad omens. #SKOL
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#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1970) The #Vikings lose #Superbowl IV to the Chiefs 23-7 in New Orleans. Its considered one of the greatest upsets in NFL history because the AFL was regarded as inferior to the #NFL. #Skol
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Clipping found in Star Tribune published in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 1/12/1970.
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January 11, 2026 at 3:45 PM
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1970) The #Vikings lose #Superbowl IV to the Chiefs 23-7 in New Orleans. Its considered one of the greatest upsets in NFL history because the AFL was regarded as inferior to the #NFL. #Skol
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Fun Fact: #OTD in 2002 the #Vikings hired Mike Tice as the 6th head coach in team history. During the presser he introduces his plan to get Randy Moss the ball which would come to be known as the “Randy Ratio”. #SKOL www.newspapers.com/clip/1161633...
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Clipping found in Star Tribune published in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 1/11/2002.
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January 10, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Fun Fact: #OTD in 2002 the #Vikings hired Mike Tice as the 6th head coach in team history. During the presser he introduces his plan to get Randy Moss the ball which would come to be known as the “Randy Ratio”. #SKOL www.newspapers.com/clip/1161633...