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Former sports columnist Sid Hartman.


Sid Instant Replay from 1977: Vikings' Super Bowl loss to Raiders hurt the most

Read Sid's column from the Jan. 10, 1977, edition of the Tribune following the Vikings' loss to Oakland in the Super Bowl.


Read Sid's column from 1974, when Ara Parseghian left Notre Dame

On every remaining Sunday in 2020, the Star Tribune will republish a memorable Sid Hartman column from the archives.


Sid instant replay: No greater hero than Twins' Morris in World Series

On every remaining Sunday in 2020, we will republish a memorable Sid Hartman column. Up next: Sid's column from Oct. 28, 1991, after the Twins beat Atlanta in Game 7 of the World Series.


Sid instant replay: Randy Moss says, 'I play when I want to play'

On every remaining Sunday in 2020, we will republish a memorable Sid Hartman column. Up next: Sid's column from the Nov. 23, 2001 after an interview with Vikings wide receiver Randy Moss


Sid instant replay: Undefeated Gophers topple No. 4 Penn State

On every remaining Sunday in 2020, the Star Tribune will republish a memorable Sid Hartman column from the archives. This one is from last fall.


Sid instant replay: How a phone call helped sell the NFL on Minnesota

On every remaining Sunday in 2020, the Star Tribune will republish a memorable Sid Hartman column from the archives. This one is from Jan. 30, 1960.


Sid Instant Replay: Bud Grant surprises team by deciding to retire

On every remaining Sunday in 2020, the Star Tribune will republish a memorable Sid Hartman column from the archives. This one is from Jan. 28, 1984.


Hartman: Thielen says Vikings have the talent to bounce back from 1-4

Making the playoffs after a 1-4 start undoubtedly will be a challenge for the Vikings , but there's no doubt this offense has enough weapons to go on a big winning streak starting Sunday against the Falcons.


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Hartman: Wolves coach Saunders navigated difficult first season

It's hard to think of a more difficult rookie coaching season than the one Ryan Saunders just went through with the Timberwolves.