Jim Marshall Dies At 87; Fans Demand Hall of Fame Justice

NFL legend and Minnesota Vikings icon Jim Marshall passed away at 87 on June 3, 2025, after a long illness. Known as the face of the “Purple People Eaters”, Marshall redefined NFL toughness by playing 282 consecutive games, with 270 straight starts as a defensive end, an unmatched feat until quarterback Brett Favre surpassed it decades later. With 130.5 unofficial sacks, 4 Super Bowl appearances, and 19 seasons in Minnesota, he became a franchise hero. Though his No. 70 jersey was retired and he was added to the Vikings’ Ring of Honor in 1999, the Pro Football Hall of Fame never inducted him. After his death, fans and NFL veterans are calling it the “biggest snub in football history.” The internet is demanding justice for the iron man of football, a warrior left without a crown.