Fred Zamberletti Honored in PFATS Hall of Fame

Zamberletti followed his run as head athletic trainer by remaining with the Vikings as a coordinator of medical services from 1999-2001 and as a senior consultant and team historian from 2002 until he passed away on Sept. 2, 2018.

Beloved by all (even the players he pushed), Zamberletti worked a stunning 1,049 consecutive games before having to miss one (Dec. 24, 2011). He returned the following week.

“He was a pioneer. When you are one of the original guys, like the other members that got inducted, those guys are all legends,” Sugarman said. “Everyone knew who Freddy was. He’s been bestowed every honor that has an athletic trainer written on it, from Hall of Fame awards to Governor’s awards to, of course, our Ring of Honor with the Vikings. It speaks for itself.”

Zamberletti is joined in the inaugural PFATS Hall of Fame class by the following head athletic trainers: George Anderson (Raiders, 1960-94), Otho Davis (Eagles, 1973-95), John Omohundro (Cardinals, 1971-2008) and Jerry Rhea (Falcons, 1969-94).