Vikings legend Jim Marshall, a member of the Purple People Eaters defensive line that struck fear into the hearts of opposing quarterbacks in the 1960s and 1970s, died on Tuesday following a lengthy ...

The Minnesota Vikings announced the death of legend Jim Marshall on Tuesday in a social media post. He was 87 years old.

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.

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 icon ...

Veteran Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jim Marshall is carried off the field by teammates Doug Sutherland (69) and Scott Studwell after playing a starring role in the Vikings’ 10-3 victory over ...

Shocking news Tuesday as the Minnesota Vikings announced the death of legendary defensive end Jim Marshall at 87 years old. "On behalf of his cherished wife, Susan, it is with heavy hearts and an ...

The Vikings announced Marshall’s death on behalf of his wife, Susan. The native of Kentucky, who played at Ohio State and was drafted in 1960 by the Cleveland Browns, played 19 of his 20 NFL ...

One of the stars of the Purple People Eaters defense for the Minnesota Vikings, defensive lineman Jim Marshall, died at the age of 87. The team reported his death came after a lengthy hospital stay.

The Minnesota Vikings announced that former defensive lineman Jim Marshall died on Tuesday. Marshall was one of the most famous members of the "Purple People Eaters" and a total legend of the team.

Jim Marshall, Vikings legend, dies at 87 02:51 The Minnesota Vikings announced the death of legend Jim Marshall on Tuesday in a social media post . He was 87 years old.

FILE - This Jan. 9, 1975, file photo shows from left, Minnesota Vikings defensemen Jim Marshall, Alan Page, Doug Sutherland and Carl Eller nicknamed the "Purple People Eaters" for their bruising ...