There’s a reason that so many people are struggling to come to terms with that fact that Vikings legend Jim Marshall is gone. Because of the way he lived, it almost seemed he couldn’t die. The icon affectionately known as “The Captain” by his peers passed away last week at the age of 87 following a lengthy hospitalization.

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.

The Minnesota Vikings announced the death of legend Jim Marshall on Tuesday in a social media post. He was 87 years old. "Marshall set the standard for what it meant to be a Minnesota Viking, starting 270 consecutive games, appearing in 4 Super Bowls and serving as team captain for 14 consecutive seasons," the team wrote.