We lost a great one today.
Former Minnesota Vikings Defensive End Jim Marshall passed away at the age of 87.
A National Champion at Ohio State, Marshall left college early to play professionally in Canada for a year and was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 1960. That stint would also last a year, as he was dealt to the Vikings in 1961, and it was there that he became a superstar.
Marshall went on to start the next 270 Games for the Vikings, setting a since-broken record of 283 Games Played. A member of the famed “Purple People Eaters”, Marshall played in all four of Minnesota’s bowl games, was twice named to the Pro Bowl, and recorded 130.5 Sacks over a 20-year career.
We here at notinhalloffame.com would like to extend our condolences to the fans, friends, and family of Jim Marshall.
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