It seems like I’ve known him forever,” teammate Rickey Young said. “Now that he’s gone, I’m starting to realize it wasn’t ...

Legendary Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Jim Marshall, who holds the NFL record for most seasons played by a defender, ...

Jim Marshall, one of the most durable players in NFL history, has died at 87, according to the Vikings. He was also known for ...

His 282 consecutive games played is the third-longest streak all time, trailing just punter Jeff Feagles (352) and Hall of ...

Former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jim Marshall has died after a long hospitalization for an undisclosed illness. He was ...

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Marshall, one of the most memorable members of the Vikings’ famous “Purple People Eaters” defense that led them to four Super Bowls in the 1970s, passed away Tuesday after a long ...

The football world received tragic news on Tuesday afternoon, as the Minnesota Vikings announced that longtime defensive star ...

Jim Marshall was one of the four members of the Purple People Eaters front that formed the backbone of four Super Bowl teams ...

Marshall was an integral part of the Vikings “Purple People Eaters” defensive line from 1967-1977. Marshall, along with Alan Page, Gary Larsen, and Carl Eller. The title is derived from the ...

Legendary former Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Jim Marshall has died, the Vikings announced on Tuesday. He was 87.

The Minnesota Vikings announced Tuesday former defensive lineman Jim Marshall passed away after a lengthy hospitalization. He ...