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Honoring the Legacy of Paul Wiggin

Honoring the Legacy of Paul Wiggin

Paul Wiggin humbly and positively impacted the Vikings organization for 40 years until he passed away at age 91 in December 2025. First hired as a Vikings assistant coach in 1985, Wiggin successfully transitioned from the sideline to the personnel department in a variety of roles. An All-America selection at Stanford, Wiggin played 11 NFL seasons for the Browns and garnered two Pro Bowls. After more than a decade as an NFL assistant, Wiggin became head coach at Stanford from 1980-83 before helping with the L.A. Summer Olympics in 1984.

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