2 former Vikings on ‘top 25 players not in Hall of Fame’ list
Over at CBS Sports, Bryan DeArdo ranked the top-25 players who aren’t in the Pro Football Hall of Fame right now.
On that list were two former Vikings.
At No. 20 was defensive lineman Jim Marshall.
This has been a player that the NFL world has been advocating for over the years. Here’s what DeArdo wrote about Marshall:
A valued member of Minnesota’s “Purple People Eaters” defensive line, Marshall holds numerous NFL records, including the most seasons played by a defensive player (20, along with Junior Seau and Darrell Green), most consecutive games by a defensive player (282), most consecutive starts by a defensive player (270), and most career fumble recoveries (30). Marshall, who was still a starter at age 42, helped the Vikings win three NFC titles along with the NFL championship in 1969.
The other former on the Viking came it at No. 4. That was running back Roger Craig. Craig only spent two seasons with the Vikings at the end of his career. Of course, Craig is mostly known for his days with the 49ers, winning three Super Bowls and making four Pro Bowl teams.
You can check out DeArdo’s full list here.
