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Fran Tarkenton buys Palm Beach mansion for $51.89 million

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 1:50 PM

Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Fran Tarkenton buys Palm Beach mansion for $51.89 million
Summary

Fran Tarkenton, the Hall of Fame quarterback, has purchased an oceanfront mansion in Palm Beach for $51.89 million. At 86, Tarkenton plans to use the home as his winter residence, joining other wealthy snowbirds in the area. Known for leading the Minnesota Vikings to three Super Bowls, Tarkenton's legacy includes redefining the quarterback position and early ventures into television after his playing career. His tenure with the Vikings featured three Super Bowl losses to the Dolphins, Steelers, and Raiders.

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  • •Fran Tarkenton paid $51.89 million for a Palm Beach mansion.
  • •He is a Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback.
  • •Tarkenton led the Vikings to three Super Bowl appearances.
  • •He was known as the first scrambling quarterback.
  • •After retiring, he became a sports commentator and television host.
Latest Updates
  • 1:50 PMYahoo Sports — New Palm Beach resident Fran Tarkenton lost a Super Bowl to Dolphins
  • 1:50 PMYahoo Sports — New Palm Beach resident Fran Tarkenton lost a Super Bowl to the Dolphins
What they're saying
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Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Fran Tarkenton paid a recorded $51.89 million for an extensively renovated Palm Beach oceanfront mansion in Palm Beach.

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Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Fran Tarkenton paid a recorded $51.89 million for an extensively renovated Palm Beach oceanfront mansion in Palm Beach.

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