Jim Marshall, a legendary Minnesota Vikings defensive end and member of the "Purple People Eaters," passed away at age 87. Marshall held the NFL record for most consecutive starts by a defensive player (270) and played in all four of the Vikings' Super Bowl appearances. His career is best remembered for his incredible longevity and a memorable, albeit infamous, fumble recovery where he ran into his own end zone for a safety. The Vikings organization mourned the loss of their 14-time captain, a cornerstone of the franchise.

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