9. Jim Marshall
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We talked about the star and the muscle of the “Purple People Eaters” (Alan Page and Carl Eller), but it was Jim Marshall who was the “heart” of the unit.
Marshall signed on with the expansion Vikings and played and started 270 consecutive games, an NFL record at the time. Marshall was not just playing in these games, as he was an active contributor netting 127 (unofficial) Quarterback Sacks, second all time for the Vikings. He also recovered 30 Fumbles (29 with Minnesota), also an NFL record at the time of his retirement, although he is most remembered for the one he returned the wrong way!
The Vikings retired his number 70 and enshrined him into their Ring of Honor in 1999.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Defensive End
- Acquired: Signed prior to the 1961 Season.
- Departed: Retired after the end of the 1979 Season.
- Games Played: 270
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Notable Statistics: 270 Games Started
1 Interception
30 Interception Yards
29 Fumble Recoveries
50 Fumble Recovery Yards
1 Fumble Recovery Touchdown
128.0 Quarterback Sacks*
163 Approximate Value
19 Playoff Games
8.5 Quarterback Sacks
*Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981. - Major Accolades and Awards: Pro Bowl (1968 & 1969)
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