Vikings give ex-draft pick an incredible memory to last a lifetime

Anthony Barr | Harrison Barden-Imagn ImagesThere are many ways that fans or an NFL team can honor former players. For example, retiring as a member of the team, going into the ring of honor, or being tabbed as a legend are great ways the Minnesota Vikings show respect to their major contributors.

Although it is not exclusively for former players, the Vikings have a fun tradition where a notable person is invited to sound the huge horn called the Gjallarhorn before each of the team's home games at U.S. Bank Stadium.

On Sunday, the purple and gold will host the Washington Commanders. As usual, the Vikings have invited someone with ties to the team or the community be sound the Gjallarhorn and…