He passed away in 1995 at the age of 77. Sheb Wooley played Pete Nolan, a scout with a strong sense of direction. A talented musician as well, Wooley is famously known for his novelty hit, The Purple ...

The “Purple People Eaters,” named for the iconic late-1950s bop performed by Sheb Wooley, were comprised of Marshall, Gary Larsen and Hall of Famers Alan Page and Carl Eller, who terrorized ...

Vikings' Purple People Eater Jim Marshall, the 'all-time iron man,' dies at 87 Updated Jun. 3, 2025 5:50 p.m. ET share. facebook x reddit link.

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jim Marshall, one of the four members of the famed Purple People Eaters front that formed the backbone of four Super Bowl teams, died Tuesday ...

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jim Marshall, one of the four members of the famed Purple People Eaters front that formed the backbone of four Super ...

FILE - This Jan. 9, 1975, file photo shows from left, Minnesota Vikings defensemen Jim Marshall, Alan Page, Doug Sutherland and Carl Eller nicknamed the "Purple People Eaters" for their bruising ...

Vikings' Purple People Eater Jim Marshall, the 'all-time iron man,' dies at 87 Former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jim Marshall has died after a long hospitalization for an undisclosed illness.

Vikings' Purple People Eater Jim Marshall, the 'all-time iron man,' dies at 87 Former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jim Marshall has died after a long hospitalization for an undisclosed illness.

Jim Marshall, Vikings ironman and Purple People Eater, dies at 87. Marshall died after a "lengthy hospitalization," according to the team. Joe Nelson | Jun 3, 2025.