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 ...

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

Minnesota Vikings great Jim Marshall, an ironman who started 270 consecutive games and played 20 seasons, died Tuesday. He was 87. A defensive lineman on the legendary "Purple People Eaters" front ...

The great Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Jim Marshall has died. Marshall, 87, passed away after a lengthy stay in the hospital, per the team. Marshall was considered an "Iron Man" in the NFL ...

The Minnesota Vikings announced Tuesday Jim Marshall has died after a lengthy hospitalization. He was 87 years old. Marshall was a member of the "Purple People Eaters" defensive line and spent 19 ...

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 ...

Jim Marshall, the ‘all-time iron man’ and Minnesota Vikings Purple People Eater, dies at 87 Share this: ... “Jim led by example, and there was no finer example for others to follow.

Jim Marshall, Vikings legend, dies at 87. Posted: June 3, 2025 | Last updated: June 3, 2025. There was only one Jim Marshall. He was the captain of the Vikings and leader of the Purple People Eaters.