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R.I.P., Jim Marshall

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One of the true all-time greats in the history of the Minnesota Vikings has left us.

The #Vikings family mourns the loss of Legend Jim Marshall.

Marshall set the standard for what it meant to be a Minnesota Viking, starting 270 consecutive games, appearing in 4 Super Bowls and serving as team captain for 14 consecutive seasons. https://t.co/o2avKghyWG pic.twitter.com/XOU4etfuWI— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) June 3, 2025

The team has just announced the passing of defensive lineman Jim Marshall. He was 87 years old.

Marshall’s name is synonymous with Vikings’ football, as he joined the team in their very first season in 1961.