SportsTV: So long, Jim Marshall

[Bob Jersey]

NFL Minnesota Vikings star who is not yet in their Hall of Fame, despite still leading the league in career opponents' fumble recoveries, consecutive games started, and games played by a defensive player; but will forever be remembered for picking up a fumble from the 49ers' Billy Kilmer after he caught a short over-the-middle throw from John Brodie at old Kezar Stadium Oct 29th 1964, and running the same direction as the pass to that end zone... dumbly giving the Niners a safety... not that it hurt much, Vikes were leading handily at the time, late in the fourth quarter, and won 27-22...

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/03/sports/football/jim-marshall-dead.html?unlocked_article_code=1.MU8.TLUb.acG3OT6D17Y7&smid=url-share (link)

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