QB or Not QB™

Relive more than six decades of Vikings football-one quarterback at a time.

Fran Tarkenton, Tommy Kramer, Daunte Culpepper, Kirk Cousins, Kyler Murray, and all the backups, journeymen, surprises, and unlikely starters in between. In QB or Not QB, author and lifelong fan Chad Israelson tells the history of the Minnesota Vikings through the quarterbacks who lined up under center. Every player to start a regular-season game for the Purple gets his own chapter, creating a one-of-a-kind trip through the franchise's unforgettable past.

Relive thrilling victories, crushing defeats, quarterback controversies, blockbuster trades, devastating injuries, miracle moments, and the seemingly endless search for the player who would bring a championship to Minnesota. Along the way, discover forgotten stories, fascinating facts, and the personalities behind the most scrutinized position in Minnesota sports.

Packed with Vikings history, nostalgia, and plenty of "I remember that!" moments, QB or Not QB belongs on the shelf of anyone who has followed the Purple through the highs and lows. It's a fun gift for Vikings fans, football-history buffs, and anyone who thinks they can name every quarterback who ever took a snap in Minnesota.

Book Features:

• Profiles every quarterback to start a regular-season game
• Spotlights legends, backups, draft picks, journeymen, and unlikely heroes
• Revisits memorable games, key seasons, trades, and turning points
• Delivers more than six decades of Vikings history and nostalgia
• Makes a memorable gift for Minnesota football fans