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If you can’t make it to U.S. Bank Stadium to watch the Vikings host the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, that means you’ll likely be watching on CBS — and you’ll be in for a treat. 

It will be Kevin Harlan on play-by-play duties for the noon kickoff joined by Trent Green on color commentary and Melanie Collins as the sideline reporter. All are great professionals, but Harlan in particular has a special place in the hearts of Minnesota sports fans.

Harlan was the first play-by-play voice of the Minnesota Timberwolves, calling their games for their first nine seasons of existence from 1989-98. Harlan quickly got opportunities calling NFL games in 1994 and national NBA games in 1996. He called some Timberwolves playoff games this postseason for TNT and continues to get a warm reception at Target Center to this day. 

On Sunday, Vikings fans will get the chance to hear Harlan on the call in what should be a great game.


This article first appeared on Minnesota Vikings on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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