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Vikings Will Honor Late Hall of Fame Coach Bud Grant with Jersey Patch, Helmet Decal

The story of the Minnesota Vikings cannot be told without Bud Grant, and the team will honor the legendary coach this season.

Minnesota announced it will wear a jersey patch in recognition of Grant during its Week 1 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and then have a helmet decal for the rest of the season:

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A tribute to Bud.<br><br>The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Vikings?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Vikings</a> will honor <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballHOF?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ProFootballHOF</a> Coach Bud Grant's legacy with a jersey patch Week 1 and a helmet decal the remainder of the season. <a href="https://t.co/sQWpK006id">pic.twitter.com/sQWpK006id</a>

Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter

Vikings will wear a jersey patch on their classic uniforms honoring Bud Grant for their regular season opener against the Buccaneers.