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.

Legendary Minnesota Vikings ironman Jim Marshall, 87, passed away Tuesday following a lengthy hospitalization, the team announced Tuesday afternoon. Marshall played 19 seasons with the Vikings ...

Two other Purple People Eaters rank ahead of him: Alan Page (148.5) is eighth, and Carl Eller (133.5) is tied for 18th. "The entire Minnesota Vikings organization is mourning the loss of Jim Marshall.

Legendary defensive end Jim Marshall spearheaded the Minnesota Vikings' Purple People Eaters defense. The former Vikings DE ...

Minnesota Viking tackle Jim Marshall clutches the game ball as he is carried from the field by teammates Doug Southerland, left, and Scott Studwell after the Vikings defeated the Buffalo Bills 10 ...

Minnesota Vikings legend Jim Marshall died on Tuesday following a lengthy hospitalization, the team announced. He was 87 years old. Marshall spent the bulk of his 20-year NFL career as a defensive ...

Former Minnesota Vikings star Jim Marshall has passed away at the age of 87. He gave everything he had during his 20 seasons in the NFL, proving to be a true ironman.

The Vikings defeated the Rams 23-20. (credit: James Flores/Getty Images) Marshall's #70 is retired by the Minnesota Vikings, and the franchise icon is in the team's ring of honor.

The #Vikings family mourns the loss of Legend Jim Marshall. Marshall set the standard for what it meant to be a Minnesota Viking, starting 270 consecutive games, appearing in 4 Super Bowls and ...

The “Captain” has left the building. The Minnesota Vikings’ legendary defensive end, Jim Marshall, died on Tuesday after a “lengthy hospitalization.” He was 87 years old.

One of the most durable players in NFL history − though he was perhaps best known for an infamous blunder − has died. The Minnesota Vikings announced the passing of longtime defensive end Jim Marshall ...