Vikings great Jim Marshall, who played in 282 straight games, dies

Jim Marshall, a towering defensive end who played 282 consecutive games with the Minnesota Vikings before battling cancer, passed away at 87. Known as "The Tough Guy" from 1961 to 1979, he captained his team during four Super Bowls as part of the legendary "Purple People Eaters," a nickname inspired by a fumble in a crucial game against the San Francisco 49ers in 1964. His off-the-field legacy continues to be celebrated by his family and the Vikings organization, which expressed deep sorrow over his passing.