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He was 87.
Marshall, a Kentucky -Indborn and Ohio State Alun, was drafted by Cleveland Browns in the fourth round of the 1960 NFL draft and had a successful 20-year career, primarily with the Vikings.
Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Roger Staubach (12) is pressed by the Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Jim Marshall (70) during an NFC end game in 1975 at Metropolitan Stadium 28 December 1975 in Bloomington, Minn. (Dick Raphael/USA Today Sports)
“The entire Minnesota Vikings organization takes care of the loss of Jim Marshall. No player in the history of the Viking lived the ideals of toughness, camera and passion more than the early Iron Man,” Viking’s ownership group said in a statement.
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“A cornerstone of the franchise from the beginning, Captain Jim’s unmatched durability and quiet leadership gained respect for teammates and opponents throughout his 20-year-old career. Jim led by example, and there was no finer example for others to follow.
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jim Marshall in action. (Malcolm Emmons/USA Today Sports)
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“His influence on the Vikings was felt long after he left the field. Jim will always be remembered as a huge player and person. Our hearts are with his wife, Susan and all Jim’s dear.”
Marshall set an NFL record for position players by playing 282 consecutive matches in regular season, a record that stood until 2010 when Brett Favre broke it as a member of the Vikings. Marshall also set the NFL record with 29 career fumbles.
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jim Marshall (70) on the sidelines against Miami Dolphins in the Orange Bowl 11 December 1976 in Minneapolis. (Malcolm Emmons/USA Today Sports)
Marshall played 19 of his 20 seasons with the Vikings. He was a key member of Minnesota’s four Super Bowl appearances during this period. He also won an NFL championship in 1969, a year before the merger.
