Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Fran Tarkenton went home on Tuesday. The former New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings quarterback and Pro Football Hall of Famer visited his old alma mater at Clarke Central High School, formerly Athens High School, to present the school with a hometown heroes hall of fame plaque. Clarke Central is only the 99th high school across the nation to become inducted into the program and Tarkenton spoke to the importance of dedication, perseverance, teamwork and all of the other qualities that he says can be found in each of us.
Fran Tarkenton speaks to former classmates at Clarke Central High School in Athens on Tuesday, May 10, 2016.
Fran Tarkenton (right) unveils the hometown heroes plaque during a presentation at Clarke Central High School in Athens on Tuesday, May 10, 2016.
Fran Tarkenton speaks to the crowd at Clarke Central High School in Athens on Tuesday, May 10, 2016.
The plaque presented by Fran Tarkenton to his alma mater.
Fran Tarkenton (left) shakes hands and speaks to members of the current football team at Clarke Central High School in Athens on Tuesday, May 10, 2016.
Fran Tarkenton (center) speaks to members of the media at Clarke Central High School in Athens on Tuesday, May 10, 2016.