Vikings president/owner Mark Wilf called Marshall "the greatest captain in NFL history" and added that the team also plans to ...

Jonathan Greenard's first season with the Vikings was a resounding success, ranking as one of the best pass rushers in the ...

Marshall was part of the Vikings’ famed Purple People Eaters defensive line, one housing Hall of Famers Alan Page and Carl Eller.

Two other Purple People Eaters rank ahead of him: Alan Page (148½) is eighth, and Carl Eller (133½) is tied for 18th. Marshall remains the NFL career record-holder, now tied with Jason Taylor ...

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jim Marshall (70) eyes Buffalo Bills quarterback Joe Ferguson (12) for one of his 127 career sacks, which rank second in Vikings history behind Carl Eller's 130.

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.

Two other Purple People Eaters rank ahead of him: Alan Page (148½) is eighth, and Carl Eller (133½) is tied for 18th. Marshall remains the NFL career record-holder, now tied with Jason Taylor ...

That play came after Marshall had forced a fumble that was returned by Eller for a 45-yard touchdown, giving Minnesota a 10-point lead, 27-17. The Vikings held on to win the game, 27-22.

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 ...