Hall of Famer Gary Zimmerman had a choice - a Viking or Bronco

Mark Craig of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune writes about Hall of Famer Gary Zimmerman and how he is going into the Hall of Fame as a Denver Bronco and not a Minnesota Viking... "Gary Zimmerman played more seasons with the Vikings than the Broncos, and was chosen first-team All-Pro more times in Minnesota than in Denver, but he won't be carrying anything purple into today's Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremonies in Canton, Ohio. "My loyalty," he said, "is to the Denver Broncos." He isn't kidding. In fact, Broncos owner Pat Bowlen will present the former left tackle tonight when he joins the 2008 class." ...

Mark Craig