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He was 87 years old.
Marshall, from Kentucky and Ohio State The alum, was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the fourth round of the 1960 NFL draft and has achieved a successful 20 -year career, mainly with the Vikings.
The Dallas Cowboys quarter-arre, Roger Staubach (12), is put under pressure by the defensive platform of the Vikings of Minnesota, Jim Marshall (70) in a divisional eliminatory match of the NFC in 1975 at the Metropolitan Stadium on December 28, 1975, in Bloomington, Minn. (Dick Raphael / USA TODAY SPORTS)
“The whole organization of the Vikings of Minnesota mourns the loss of Jim Marshall. No player in the history of the Vikings no longer lived the ideals of tenacity, camaraderie and passion that the Iron Man of all time,” said the Vikings property group in a statement.
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“An cornerstone of the franchise from the start, the unmatched sustainability of Captain Jim and the silent leadership gained respect for teammates and adversaries throughout his 20 years. Jim led by example, and there was no further example to others.
The defensive winger of the Vikings of Minnesota, Jim Marshall, in action. (Malcolm Emmons / USA TODAY SPORTS)
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“His impact on the Vikings has been felt long after leaving the field. Jim will always remain memories like a great player and a person. Our hearts are with his wife, Susan, and all the relatives of Jim.”
Marshall set an NFL record for position players playing 282 consecutive games in the regular season, a record that was held until 2010, when Brett Favre broke it as a member of the Vikings. Marshall also set the NFL record with 29 career sample recovery.
The defensive winger of the Vikings of Minnesota, Jim Marshall (70) on the sidelines against the dolphins of Miami at the Orange Bowl, on December 11, 1976, in Minneapolis. (Malcolm Emmons / USA TODAY SPORTS)
Marshall played 19 of his 20 seasons with the Vikings. He was a key member of the four appearances of the Minnesota Super Bowl during this period. He also won an NFL championship in 1969, a year before the merger.
