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

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 ...

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.

Jim Marshall (left) sits on the Vikings bench alongside fellow defensive linemen Carl Eller (middle) and Alan Page (right). James Flores/Getty Images “A cornerstone of the franchise from the ...

Former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jim Marshall has died after a long hospitalization for an undisclosed illness. He was 87.

The Minnesota Vikings announced the death of legend Jim Marshall on Tuesday in a social media post. He was 87 years old. "Marshall set the standard for what it meant to be a Minnesota Viking, starting ...

Legendary Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Jim Marshall, who holds the NFL record for most seasons played by a defender, died Tuesday at the age of 87, Minnesota announced. Marshall spent 20 ...

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 ...

He became a fixture on Minnesota’s famed “Purple People Eaters” defensive line alongside Pro Football Hall of Famers Alan Page and Carl Eller. He was a two time Pro Bowler (1968-69) and a three time ...

He was 87. Marshall lined up as part of the “Purple People Eaters” of the 1960s and ’70s alongside Alan Page, Carl Eller and Gary Larsen and appeared in four Super Bowls from 1970 to 1977.

The Vikings voyaged to four Super Bowls between 1969-76; Marshall was on the field for each. While accolades on the level of Page and Eller did not come his way, Marshall played an integral role ...

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