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, the indefatigable defensive end who started 270 consecutive games for the Vikings and was captain of Bud Grant’s four Super Bowl teams, died Tuesday. He was 87. The Vikings said in ...

Minnesota Vikings legend Jim Marshall died Tuesday after a “lengthy hospitalization,” the team announced. He was 87. Known as “The Captain,” Marshall joined the Vikings in their inaugural ...

There’s a reason that so many people are struggling to come to terms with the fact that Vikings legend Jim Marshall is gone. Because of the way he lived, it almost seemed he couldn’t die. The ...

EAGAN, Minn. — 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 ...

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.

Jim Marshall, a former Minnesota Viking who started in more consecutive NFL games than any other defensive player, but who may be best remembered for romping 66 yards into the wrong end zone after ...

Jim Marshall is an original member of the infamous 1962 New York Mets, and will be honored Monday night by the organization.

Former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jim Marshall has died after a long hospitalization for an undisclosed illness.

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 ...