Stephen A. Perry, president of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, announces the 2012 class for the Pro Football Hall of Fame during an NFL football news conference, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, in Indianapolis. The class includes Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jack Butler, Pittsburgh Steelers center Dermontti Dawson, Minnesota Vikings defensive end Chris Doleman, Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy, New England Patriots and New York Jets running back Curtis Martin, and New Orleans Saints and Kansas City Chiefs tackle Willie Roaf.

Stephen A. Perry, president of the Pro Football Hall of Fame announces the 2012 class for the Pro Football Hall of Fame during an NFL football news conference, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, in Indianapolis. The class includes Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jack Butler, Pittsburgh Steelers center Dermontti Dawson, Minnesota Vikings defensive end Chris Doleman, Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy, New England Patriots and New York Jets running back Curtis Martin, and New Orleans Saints and Kansas City Chiefs tackle Willie Roaf.

FILE - In this Aug. 27, 1990, file photo, Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chris Doleman (56) brings down Houston Oilers quarterback Warren Moon for a safety during preseason NFL football action in Minneapolis. Doleman was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.

FILE - In this Aug. 27, 1990, file photo, Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chris Doleman (56) brings down Houston Oilers quarterback Warren Moon for a safety during preseason NFL football action in Minneapolis. Doleman is not one of the four Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists who won a Super Bowl. He doesn't believe that should affect his chances of being elected to the shrine.

Minnesota Vikings teammates defensive end Jared Allen (69), and outside linebacker Chad Greenway (52) pose with Hawaiian models Aureana Tseu, left, and U'ilani LaBoy, during the NFC team photos at NFL football's Pro Bowl, Friday, Jan. 27, 2012 in Kapolei, Hawaii.

FILE - In this Jan. 21, 2012, file photo, West head coach Brad Childress looks over plays against the East during the first quarter of the East-West Shrine Classic NCAA college football game in St. Petersburg, Fla. Cleveland Browns' Pat Shurmur hired former Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress as his first offensive coordinator on Friday, Jan. 27, reuniting two coaches who spent seven seasons together on Andy Reid's staff with the Philadelphia Eagles.

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The Minnesota Vikings saluted military Servicemembers and veterans during their annual Military Appreciation game at the Mall of America Field in Minneapolis, Nov. 20. The Iowa-based 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, having just returned from Afghanistan, were honored on the field. The Jumbotron featured shout-outs from the 1st Brigade Combat Team, currently serving in Kuwait. Minnesota Viking defensive end Jared Allen entered the field carrying a U.S. flag.
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Minnesota National Guard has added a photo to the pool:

The Minnesota Vikings saluted military Servicemembers and veterans during their annual Military Appreciation game at the Mall of America Field in Minneapolis, Nov. 20. The Iowa-based 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, having just returned from Afghanistan, were honored on the field. The Jumbotron featured shout-outs from the 1st Brigade Combat Team, currently serving in Kuwait. Viktor the Viking donned a Soldier's uniform in honor of the event.
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Minnesota National Guard has added a photo to the pool:

The Minnesota Vikings saluted military Servicemembers and veterans during their annual Military Appreciation game at the Mall of America Field in Minneapolis, Nov. 20. The Iowa-based 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, having just returned from Afghanistan, were honored on the field. The Jumbotron featured shout-outs from the 1st Brigade Combat Team, currently serving in Kuwait. Ragnar the Viking rode onto the field during the introduction of the Vikings players.
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Minnesota National Guard has added a photo to the pool:

The Minnesota Vikings saluted military Servicemembers and veterans during their annual Military Appreciation game at the Mall of America Field in Minneapolis, Nov. 20. The Iowa-based 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, having just returned from Afghanistan, were honored on the field. The Jumbotron featured shout-outs from the 1st Brigade Combat Team, currently serving in Kuwait.
Photo by Master Sgt. Daniel Ewer

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Minnesota National Guard has added a photo to the pool:

The Minnesota Vikings saluted military Servicemembers and veterans during their annual Military Appreciation game at the Mall of America Field in Minneapolis, Nov. 20. The Iowa-based 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, having just returned from Afghanistan, were honored on the field. The Jumbotron featured shout-outs from the 1st Brigade Combat Team, currently serving in Kuwait.
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The Minnesota Vikings saluted military Servicemembers and veterans during their annual Military Appreciation game at the Mall of America Field in Minneapolis, Nov. 20. The 34th Red Bull Infantry Division Band from the Minnesota National Guard performed at halftime of the game. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Rich Kemp)http://www.minnesotanationalguard.org/press_room/e-zine/articles/index.php?item=3573

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The Minnesota Vikings saluted military Servicemembers and veterans during their annual Military Appreciation game at the Mall of America Field in Minneapolis, Nov. 20. Sgt. 1st Class Mathew Rosen, Minnesota National Guard, carries a Red Bull flag onto the field during the introduction of the Vikings players. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Rich Kemp)http://www.minnesotanationalguard.org/press_room/e-zine/articles/index.php?item=3573

Minnesota National Guard has added a photo to the pool:

The Minnesota Vikings saluted military Servicemembers and veterans during their annual Military Appreciation game at the Mall of America Field in Minneapolis, Nov. 20. The Iowa-based 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, having just returned from Afghanistan, were honored on the field. The Jumbotron featured shout-outs from the 1st Brigade Combat Team, currently serving in Kuwait.
Photo by Master Sgt. Daniel Ewer

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Minnesota National Guard has added a photo to the pool:

The Minnesota Vikings saluted military Servicemembers and veterans during their annual Military Appreciation game at the Mall of America Field in Minneapolis, Nov. 20. The Iowa-based 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, having just returned from Afghanistan, were honored on the field. The Jumbotron featured shout-outs from the 1st Brigade Combat Team, currently serving in Kuwait.Wide receiver Percy Harvin handed a game ball to Iowa National Guard Col. Ben Corell, commander of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team.
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Minnesota National Guard has added a photo to the pool:

The Minnesota Vikings saluted military Servicemembers and veterans during their annual Military Appreciation game at the Mall of America Field in Minneapolis, Nov. 20. The Iowa-based 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, having just returned from Afghanistan, were honored on the field. The Jumbotron featured shout-outs from the 1st Brigade Combat Team, currently serving in Kuwait. The Vikings Cheerleaders wore uniforms representing the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines.
Photo by Master Sgt. Daniel Ewer

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Minnesota National Guard has added a photo to the pool:

The Minnesota Vikings saluted military Servicemembers and veterans during their annual Military Appreciation game at the Mall of America Field in Minneapolis, Nov. 20. The Iowa-based 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, having just returned from Afghanistan, were honored on the field. The Jumbotron featured shout-outs from the 1st Brigade Combat Team, currently serving in Kuwait.
The highlight of the day belonged to Staff Sgt. Mathew Helget, who is serving with the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division in Kuwait. Helget’s wife Jaime and 8-year old daughter Maddison stepped onto the field for what they thought was a video greeting on the large screen from Mathew in Kuwait. While they watching the message, out walked Mathew.
Photo by Master Sgt. Daniel Ewer

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Minnesota National Guard has added a photo to the pool:

The Minnesota Vikings saluted military Servicemembers and veterans during their annual Military Appreciation game at the Mall of America Field in Minneapolis, Nov. 20. The Iowa-based 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, having just returned from Afghanistan, were honored on the field. The Jumbotron featured shout-outs from the 1st Brigade Combat Team, currently serving in Kuwait.
The highlight of the day belonged to Staff Sgt. Mathew Helget, who is serving with the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division in Kuwait. Helget’s wife Jaime and 8-year old daughter Maddison stepped onto the field for what they thought was a video greeting on the large screen from Mathew in Kuwait. While they watching the message, out walked Mathew.
Photo by Master Sgt. Daniel Ewer

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Minnesota National Guard has added a photo to the pool:

The Minnesota Vikings saluted military Servicemembers and veterans during their annual Military Appreciation game at the Mall of America Field in Minneapolis, Nov. 20. The Iowa-based 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, having just returned from Afghanistan, were honored on the field. The Jumbotron featured shout-outs from the 1st Brigade Combat Team, currently serving in Kuwait.
The highlight of the day belonged to Staff Sgt. Mathew Helget, who is serving with the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division in Kuwait. Helget’s wife Jaime and 8-year old daughter Maddison stepped onto the field for what they thought was a video greeting on the large screen from Mathew in Kuwait. While they watching the message, out walked Mathew.

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Minnesota National Guard has added a photo to the pool:

The Minnesota Vikings saluted military Servicemembers and veterans during their annual Military Appreciation game at the Mall of America Field in Minneapolis, Nov. 20. The Iowa-based 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, having just returned from Afghanistan, were honored on the field. The Jumbotron featured shout-outs from the 1st Brigade Combat Team, currently serving in Kuwait. Viktor the Viking greeted the Soldiers.
Photo by Master Sgt. Daniel Ewer

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Minnesota National Guard has added a photo to the pool:

The Minnesota Vikings saluted military Servicemembers and veterans during their annual Military Appreciation game at the Mall of America Field in Minneapolis, Nov. 20. Staff Sgt. Mathew Helget’s is about to surprise his wife Jaime, daughter Madison, mother-in-law Beth and father-in-law Sam as they watch a greeting he recorded in Kuwait. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Rich Kemp)http://www.minnesotanationalguard.org/press_room/e-zine/articles/index.php?item=3573

Minnesota National Guard has added a photo to the pool:

The Minnesota Vikings saluted military Servicemembers and veterans during their annual Military Appreciation game at the Mall of America Field in Minneapolis, Nov. 20. Staff Sgt. Mathew Helget’s wife Jaime, daughter Madison, mother-in-law Beth and father-in-law Sam watch a greeting he recorded in Kuwait. As the message finished on the large screen, Helget surprised his family in the stadium. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Rich Kemp)http://www.minnesotanationalguard.org/press_room/e-zine/articles/index.php?item=3573

Minnesota National Guard has added a photo to the pool:

The Minnesota Vikings saluted military Servicemembers and veterans during their annual Military Appreciation game at the Mall of America Field in Minneapolis, Nov. 20. The large flag at mid-field was presented by Minnesota National Guard Citizen-Soldiers and –Airmen who have returned from combat in the last year. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Rich Kemp)http://www.minnesotanationalguard.org/press_room/e-zine/articles/index.php?item=3573

Minnesota National Guard has added a photo to the pool:

The Minnesota Vikings saluted military Servicemembers and veterans during their annual Military Appreciation game at the Mall of America Field in Minneapolis, Nov. 20. Honorary captain for the game was Staff Sgt. Katheryn Kjellesvig of the Minnesota Air National Guard’s 133rd Airlift Wing. Staff Sgt. Kjellesvig, from Le Sueur, was selected as the “National Outstanding Airman of the Year” for the Air National Guard. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Rich Kemp)http://www.minnesotanationalguard.org/press_room/e-zine/articles/index.php?item=3573

Minnesota National Guard has added a photo to the pool:

The Minnesota Vikings saluted military Servicemembers and veterans during their annual Military Appreciation game at the Mall of America Field in Minneapolis, Nov. 20. The Minnesota National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 151st Field Artillery Battalion had a howitzer on display outside the stadium during the game.
(U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Rich Kemp)

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The Minnesota Vikings saluted military Servicemembers and veterans during their annual Military Appreciation game at the Mall of America Field in Minneapolis, Nov. 20. Jerry Kyser was honored as the Veteran of the Game. Kyser is a Vietnam Veteran and leader of the Honor Flight Twin Cities, an organization that flies World War II Veterans to Washington D.C. to view the World War II Memorial. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Rich Kemp)http://www.minnesotanationalguard.org/press_room/e-zine/articles/index.php?item=3573