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JustInTime · 06-03-2025, 02:39 PM

A true legend.

MaroonBells · 06-03-2025, 02:44 PM

Damn. I met Marshall about 20 years ago. Gentle, humble, soft-spoken giant with great stories and a real sense of humor. Sad he didn't get his gold jacket before he passed.

JustInTime · (This post was last modified: 06-03-2025, 03:00 PM by JustInTime.)

Riphawkins · 06-03-2025, 03:21 PM

Got a little misty eyed hearing of Jim Marshall’s passing.

Watched so many games that he played in when I was growing up. Those mid to late 70s teams were so good, and Marshall was one of the reasons why.

1VikesFan · 06-03-2025, 03:22 PM

R.I.P Jim Marshall. A true Viking legend. So sad he didn't get in the Hall.

Montana Tom · 06-03-2025, 04:53 PM

Damn. Just saw this.
He deserved to be in the Hall of Fame. Period.

JustInTime · 06-03-2025, 06:02 PM

Vikergirl · 06-03-2025, 06:03 PM

RIP Jim Marshall

purplefaithful · (This post was last modified: 06-03-2025, 07:18 PM by purplefaithful.)

Another log in the fire of Browns despair...

RIP Jim Marshall, you epitomize the Viking brand to this very day.

Marshall played in a team-record 270 consecutive games at defensive end, and was a captain for 14 seasons and on four Super Bowl teams.

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purplefaithful · (This post was last modified: 06-03-2025, 07:22 PM by purplefaithful.)

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“There’s a picture of him that I have that says it all,” said Grant, who died in 2023. “He’s standing on the football field. Everything’s all muddy. It’s snowing. And Jim’s got that look. He represented the Vikings better than any player we’ve ever had. He and Mick [Tingelhoff]. The absolute cornerstone of the Minnesota Vikings. That’s Jim Marshall.”

And he never missed a game. Including playoffs, Marshall played 301 consecutive games, third all-time behind punter Jeff Feagles (363) and Favre (323). His 289 consecutive games started, including playoffs, is second behind Favre’s 321.

“Jim Marshall is not dead,” Eller said in a statement released by the team. “He is alive in my heart and in my soul and he will always be my friend. He was inspirational to our team. Every week he was ready to go. That’s what everybody looked for and waited for. And sometimes just a minute before a game he would show up and say ‘Let’s go, let’s do it.’ I love Jim Marshall.”