A member of Minnesota’s feared “Purple People Eaters,” Marshall was one of 11 Vikings to play in all four of the team’s Super Bowl appearances. Marshall also started 270 straight games (it was his record that Favre broke) and is the owner of perhaps the greatest NFL blooper — his wrong-way run against the Niners that resulted in a safety for San Francisco. (Dick Raphael-USA TODAY Sports)
A member of Minnesota’s feared “Purple People Eaters,” Marshall was one of 11 Vikings to play in all four of the team’s Super Bowl appearances. Marshall also started 270 straight games (it was his record that Favre broke) and is the owner of perhaps the greatest NFL blooper — his wrong-way run against the Niners that resulted in a safety for San Francisco. (Dick Raphael-USA TODAY Sports)