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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Vikings' Purple People Eater Jim Marshall, the 'all-time iron man,' dies at 87. Story by Ap • 13h. ... Jim led by example, and there was no finer example for others to follow.