He passed away in 1995 at the age of 77. Sheb Wooley played Pete Nolan, a scout with a strong sense of direction. A talented musician as well, Wooley is famously known for his novelty hit, The Purple ...

Vikings' Purple People Eater Jim Marshall, the 'all-time iron man,' dies at 87 ... To view our latest e-Edition, click the image on the left. Support Local Journalism in Classrooms.

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 ...

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 ...

FILE - This Jan. 9, 1975, file photo shows from left, Minnesota Vikings defensemen Jim Marshall, Alan Page, Doug Sutherland and Carl Eller nicknamed the "Purple People Eaters" for their bruising ...

Vikings’ Purple People Eater Jim Marshall, the ‘all-time iron man,’ dies at 87. By The Associated Press and DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer. Published: Jun. 4, 2025 at 1:46 AM EDT ...