Recently, I received some warning about gang tactics that are being used to lure innocent people into harms way. These items are forwarded to me by concerned citizens on social media who just want to keep their fellow human friends safe. The intentions are good, but the dire warnings often originate from internet hoaxes. Please read the following accounts sent to me and take them with a grain of salt.

Whenever I receive odd and unbelievable stories sent to me via email or social media sites, I always want to know if they are true. To that end, I always suggest that people check out SNOPES.COM to find out the real truth.

Here a few recent stories sent my way, and links to the real facts provided by Snopes.com:
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On this day in MN sports history January 13, 1974, the Vikings became a victim of Miani Dolphin Super Bowls. The game was the second in Super Bowl history for the Vikings. It was played at Rice Stadium in Houston, TX.

The Sports Daddy remembers this game clearly because I really thought the Vikes were going to win. Even-though the Dolphins were defending World Champions, and were playing in their third straight Super Bowl, I honestly felt like the Vikings would dominate them. I was 9-years old and I was wrong!.

An issue of Sports Illustrated came out the week after the Super Bowl game and summed it up best with these words on the cover: “CSZONKED!” More…

On this day in MN Sports history the Vikings played in their 2nd straight Super Bowl, losing to the Pittsburgh Steelers, 16-6, at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans on January 12, 1975. It was the first Steeler Super Bowl.

Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good. How else can you explain this fluke Super Bowl that was won when Pittsburgh recovered a “mistake” second-half kick off? Read more…

On this day in MN sports history, the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory in 1969 ruined the Minnesota Vikings first NFL Championship.

I don’t remember watching this game, as I was just 4 years old, but I have seen the NFL Films version several times and get upset every time. The Vikings were favored by 2 touchdowns before the game and for good reason. Read more…