There’s a reason that so many people are struggling to come to terms with the fact that Vikings legend Jim Marshall is gone. Because of the way he lived, it almost seemed he couldn’t die. The ...

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There’s a reason that so many people are struggling to come to terms with the fact that Vikings legend Jim Marshall is gone. Because of the way he lived, it almost seemed he couldn’t die. The ...

Jim Marshall, historic NFL player and one of the pillars of the Minnesota Vikings' history, has died at the age of 87 after a prolonged hospitalization. The news was confirmed ...

Jim Marshall, a tough-nosed defensive lineman in the NFL following an All-American career at Ohio State, has died at age 87.

He is alive in my heart and in my soul and he will always be my friend," said Carl Eller, Marshall's teammate on the iconic Purple People Eaters defensive line. "He was inspirational to our team.

The “Purple People Eaters,” named for the iconic late-1950s bop performed by Sheb Wooley, were comprised of Marshall, Gary Larsen and Hall of Famers Alan Page and Carl Eller, who terrorized ...

Former Vikings defensive lineman Jim Marshall, a member of the famed Purple People Eaters who played in 282 consecutive games during his 20-year career that ended in 1979, has died after a lengthy ...

Two other Purple People Eaters rank ahead of him: Alan Page (148½) is eighth, and Carl Eller (133½) is tied for 18th. Marshall remains the NFL career record-holder, now tied with Jason Taylor ...

A constant on a defense that included Pro Football Hall of Famers Alan Page and Carl Eller, Marshall played at Ohio State and was drafted by Cleveland.

He joined fellow end Carl Eller and tackles Alan Page and Gary Larsen in forming the Purple People Eaters. Marshall was one of 11 players to have played in all four of the Vikings' Super Bowl ...

Part of a Defense That Defined an Era It’s nearly impossible to talk about Vikings history without honoring the defensive force that included Alan Page, Carl Eller, Gary Larsen, and Marshall ...