Jim Marshall, a standout defensive lineman for the Ohio State Buckeyes and a legendary NFL ironman with the Minnesota Vikings, passed away on June 3, 2025,
The Minnesota Vikings are now mourning the loss of one of their best players in franchise history. On Tuesday, the team announced the passing of legendary edge rusher Jim Marshall at the age of 87 after a reported lengthy hospital stay.
Class of 2004 Minnesota 1964-78 Seattle 1979 Heading into 1964, the Minnesota Vikings were still finding their footing in the NFL. The team was 10-30-2 after three seasons, setting them up with the sixth-overall pick in the draft.
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