Remembering Jim Marshall: The Minnesota Vikings Legend Whose Unbreakable Spirit Defined a Franchise
MINNEAPOLIS — Jim Marshall, a legendary figure in Minnesota Vikings history and an enduring symbol of toughness in the NFL, passed away Tuesday at the age of 87 after a lengthy hospitalization. Marshall, who played 20 seasons in the league—19 of them with the Vikings—leaves behind a legacy defined by record-setting durability and leadership. Throughout his career, Marshall set the standard for reliability, starting 270 consecutive regular-season games for Minnesota, a record that stood for …