Seven-Time First-Team All-Pro

Ron Yary

Seven-Time First-Team All-Pro

Ron Yary

Ron Yary, a former offensive tackle, is renowned as one of the greatest linemen in NFL history. Drafted first overall by the Minnesota Vikings in 1968, Yary's extraordinary skills and formidable presence on the field quickly set him apart. Over his illustrious 15-season career, Yary anchored the Vikings' offensive line, earning seven Pro Bowl selections and being named to the All-Pro team multiple times. His remarkable agility, strength, and technique helped the Vikings reach four Super Bowls during his tenure. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001, Ron Yary's contributions to the sport have left an enduring legacy, securing his place among football's elite legends.

Ron Yary, a former offensive tackle, is renowned as one of the greatest linemen in NFL history. Drafted first overall by the Minnesota Vikings in 1968, Yary's extraordinary skills and formidable presence on the field quickly set him apart. Over his illustrious 15-season career, Yary anchored the Vikings' offensive line, earning seven Pro Bowl selections and being named to the All-Pro team multiple times. His remarkable agility, strength, and technique helped the Vikings reach four Super Bowls during his tenure. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001, Ron Yary's contributions to the sport have left an enduring legacy, securing his place among football's elite legends.

Minnesota Vikings

1968-1981

Los Angeles Rams

1982

Career Highlights

  • Pro Football Hall of Fame (2001)
  • College Football Hall of Fame (1987)
  • 6× First-team All-Pro (1971–1976)
  • Second-team All-Pro (1977)
  • 7× Pro Bowl (1971–1977)
  • NFL 1970s All-Decade Team
  • Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor
  • 50 Greatest Vikings
  • Minnesota Vikings 25th Anniversary Team
  • Minnesota Vikings 40th Anniversary Team
  • Outland Trophy (1967)
  • Unanimous All-American (1967)
  • Consensus All-American (1966)
  • 3× First-team All-Pac-8 (1965, 1966, 1967)

  • 207

    Career Games Played

  • 15

    Years in the NFL

  • 20

    Career Playoff Games

Videos

Ron Yary Hall of Fame Football Offensive Tackle

Ron Yary is a former Hall of Fame professional football offensive tackle who played for 15 seasons from 1968 to 1982.

In college, Yary played for the USC Trojans in Los Angeles California.

Over 15 seasons, Yary played for the Minnesota Vikings, and the Los Angeles Rams.

USC great Ron Yary dreamed about dominating UCLA in Crosstown Showdown

USC alum and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Ron Yary talks how he imagined dominating rival UCLA in the days leading up to the Crosstown Showdown games he played in and how the Bruins' Terry Donahue impressed him with his speed and skill.

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