On Wednesday, Randle opened the Minnesota Vikings Foundation Golf Tournament by addressing the golfers with kind words about Marshall, and the group observed a moment of silence.
“Jim was not just another Viking. He was a guy who would help me immensely on and off the field. And to me, Jim was a ‘man’s man,’ and I miss him dearly. I think most of all, Jim was, I’d say, the pedestal of the Minnesota Vikings,” Randle said. “We know he got here in the beginning, and he helped establish this organization. Most guys out here, we all think about offense and stuff like that, but for me, it’s defense, and we wouldn’t be who we are without the Purple People Eaters and especially Jim Marshall.”
Kevin O’Connell
“In a franchise flush with Hall of Famers and all-time greats, Jim Marshall stands out as the greatest captain in the history of the Minnesota Vikings. Jim’s legacy will forever serve as a role model for our players, as his commitment to the organization and his teammates was second to none. He was a 14-time captain, and nobody led a team like Jim did. He is the example that we have our captains strive to emulate, and there is no better model than Jim Marshall — one of the best defensive players in NFL history. Our hearts go out to Jim’s family, and we will always honor him as a Vikings Legend.”
O’Connell and General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah supported the installation of the Jim Marshall Vikings Captains Legacy display at Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center in 2024.
Vikings Ownership
“The entire Minnesota Vikings organization is mourning the loss of Jim Marshall. No player in Vikings history lived the ideals of toughness, camaraderie and passion more than the all-time iron man. A cornerstone of the franchise from the beginning, Captain Jim’s unmatched durability and quiet leadership earned the respect of teammates and opponents throughout his 20-year career. Jim led by example, and there was no finer example for others to follow. His impact on the Vikings was felt long after he left the field. Jim will always be remembered as a tremendous player and person. Our hearts are with his wife, Susan, and all of Jim’s loved ones.”
— Owner/President Mark Wilf, Vikings Owner/Chairman Zygi Wilf and the Wilf family ownership group
Note: the following Vikings Legends shared their thoughts about Marshall’s legacy on Wednesday at the Minnesota Vikings Foundation’s Golf Tournament.
Rickey Young
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