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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Jim Marshall, the legendary Vikings defensive lineman who helped earn Minnesota’s fearsome front line the nickname “Purple People Eaters,” died Tuesday at age 87 ...

As the Minnesota Vikings usher in a new era at the quarter position with J.J. McCarthy, Jefferson took on more of a leadership role this offseason.

Former Minnesota Vikings star defensive lineman Jim Marshall has died, the organization announced on Tuesday. He was 87 years old. Marshall is considered to be one of the best players in Minnesota ...

Former Ohio State and Minnesota Vikings end Jim Marshall has died at 87 after a long illness. Known for his durability and leadership, he leaves a lasting legacy. Skip Navigation.

EAGAN, Minn. — Prior to his passing, late Minnesota Vikings coach Bud Grant described former defensive end Jim Marshall as the "greatest Viking" in team history. "If you took all the Vikings ...

Former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jim Marshall, who played 20 seasons and set the NFL record for consecutive games played, has died after a "lengthy hospitalization," his family said Tuesday.

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon suffered a season-ending knee injury on the first day of training camp last July. Almost a year later, the former USC Trojans defensive back is ...

EAGAN, Minn. — Former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jim Marshall, one of the four members of the famed Purple People Eaters front that formed the backbone of four Super Bowl teams, died ...

Former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jim Marshall, one of the four members of the famed Purple People Eaters front that formed the backbone of four Super Bowl teams, died Tuesday after a long ...

Minnesota Vikings legend Jim Marshall died Tuesday after a “lengthy hospitalization,” the team announced. He was 87. Known as “The Captain,” Marshall joined the Vikings in their inaugural ...

Jim Marshall, Vikings legend, dies at 87 02:51. 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 ...