Vikings legendary defensive lineman Jim Marshall, a founding member of the Purple People Eaters, died on Tuesday following a lengthy hospitalization. He was 87.

The Minnesota Vikings announced the death of legend Jim Marshall on Tuesday in a social media post. He was 87 years old. "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," the team wrote.