I used to hang out with him when I was little--the coolest guy. He once told me that if anyone ever messed with me I should stick my finger in their eye-socket and then make it like a hook. He also described WAY more near death experiences.
I remember watching Mr. Marshall play for the Vikings while going up in Austin, Minnesota. I believe it's an injustice that neither he nor Mick Tingelhoff have been inducted in Canton. One day they will get there and I'm hoping to help get them there. I've developed a blog devoted to them at 70and53.blogspot.com Check it out and tell your friends!
Jim Marshall played 282 games in Minnesota. Bear in mind this is before domed, climate control stadiums. He played out in the elements. He deserves to be in the Hall.
If I voted for the Hall of Fame, Jim Marshall would get my vote. He was just as good as Carl Eller and Alan Page. His streak of games played is far more impressive than Brett Favre's. Marshall played one of the most physical positions on the field. What a great guy.
The thing that gets me about Marshalls record, is that it should come WITH conditions. For example, they talk about Favre, they want a hero SO bad they make a big deal of it when he plays more games. Never as much as mentioning Marshall was a head knocking lineman where as Favre was anything but. They even credit a punter, I forget his name, with playng more than Marshall. I guess the poor kicker should ALSO be considered a man of steel.
@6400az Jeff Feagles is the punter. That record is impressive too. When you come down to it, 300+ games is impressive at any position. Favre's record is great in a different way; he wasn't in the trenches, but he had a horde of angry linemen and linebackers trying to clock him on every play, so it's not as if Favre was a wimp; quite the opposite. He was a true competitor. I just think Marshall did something even more difficult. Both are great, great players.
Yes,Feagles. It is very worthy of playing 300 + games,and certainly they're not winps. But in the case of Farve or Feagles, it simpley does'nt begin to compare to Marshall. Favre may have been tough, and there ARE many trying to hit him. BUT not only did he bennefit from the protection QB's are granted during his career,it's also not like he bangs heads on EVERY single play. We're talking apples to oranges here.
@6400az Here's another thing to consider; Favre made 297 straight starts. Marshall's record was games played. Making a start is a bit more significant. It shows Favre was the best quarterback (in management's eyes) on the team. Again, apples and oranges. I played defensive line, so I know the pounding players take. But defensive lineman can protect themselves with their hands. Quarterbacks can't. So, quarterbacks may get hit less, but the hits they take tend to be much more devastating.
Very true, on both points. Like a KR.....unlike a WR he can brace fo the hit.
But one also has to consider Marshalls' era. Back then it was allowed to crackblock. Plus, RB's ( or anyone) went for the knees when the lineman was engaed with the blocker.So they too where not always bracing for the hit.
Also, are you sure bout Marshall not starting. I know towards the end he was was'nt and every down player
@6400az Marshall started most of the games in his career. My point was that his streak wasn't entirely made up of starts, as Favre's was. And yes, crackbacks and chop blocks were more common back then. Again, apples and oranges. Both great.
@DannyAshcroft A walk in the park? No. I think every position on the field is a difficult one, but some require more toughness than others. Being a quarterback takes more smarts. Being a lineman takes more grit. It's just the way the game is. Are there some QBs who are tougher than defensive lineman? Sure. Are there some lineman who are smarter than QBs? Sure. Everyone is different. Playing on the line is harder on the body. It's just the nature of it.
I used to hang out with him when I was little--the coolest guy. He once told me that if anyone ever messed with me I should stick my finger in their eye-socket and then make it like a hook. He also described WAY more near death experiences.
summerease 3 months ago
What a boss.
lolufail1023 4 months ago
It is a scandal that he is not in the Hall of Fame!
MindstormDM 5 months ago
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I remember watching Mr. Marshall play for the Vikings while going up in Austin, Minnesota. I believe it's an injustice that neither he nor Mick Tingelhoff have been inducted in Canton. One day they will get there and I'm hoping to help get them there. I've developed a blog devoted to them at 70and53.blogspot.com Check it out and tell your friends!
djmaverick12 6 months ago
Jim Marshall played 282 games in Minnesota. Bear in mind this is before domed, climate control stadiums. He played out in the elements. He deserves to be in the Hall.
4JayeP 6 months ago
If I voted for the Hall of Fame, Jim Marshall would get my vote. He was just as good as Carl Eller and Alan Page. His streak of games played is far more impressive than Brett Favre's. Marshall played one of the most physical positions on the field. What a great guy.
DanVelinski 9 months ago
@DanVelinski
The thing that gets me about Marshalls record, is that it should come WITH conditions. For example, they talk about Favre, they want a hero SO bad they make a big deal of it when he plays more games. Never as much as mentioning Marshall was a head knocking lineman where as Favre was anything but. They even credit a punter, I forget his name, with playng more than Marshall. I guess the poor kicker should ALSO be considered a man of steel.
6400az 5 months ago
@6400az Jeff Feagles is the punter. That record is impressive too. When you come down to it, 300+ games is impressive at any position. Favre's record is great in a different way; he wasn't in the trenches, but he had a horde of angry linemen and linebackers trying to clock him on every play, so it's not as if Favre was a wimp; quite the opposite. He was a true competitor. I just think Marshall did something even more difficult. Both are great, great players.
DanVelinski 5 months ago
@DanVelinski
Yes,Feagles. It is very worthy of playing 300 + games,and certainly they're not winps. But in the case of Farve or Feagles, it simpley does'nt begin to compare to Marshall. Favre may have been tough, and there ARE many trying to hit him. BUT not only did he bennefit from the protection QB's are granted during his career,it's also not like he bangs heads on EVERY single play. We're talking apples to oranges here.
But your right, they where great players.
6400az 5 months ago
@6400az Here's another thing to consider; Favre made 297 straight starts. Marshall's record was games played. Making a start is a bit more significant. It shows Favre was the best quarterback (in management's eyes) on the team. Again, apples and oranges. I played defensive line, so I know the pounding players take. But defensive lineman can protect themselves with their hands. Quarterbacks can't. So, quarterbacks may get hit less, but the hits they take tend to be much more devastating.
DanVelinski 5 months ago
@DanVelinski
Very true, on both points. Like a KR.....unlike a WR he can brace fo the hit.
But one also has to consider Marshalls' era. Back then it was allowed to crackblock. Plus, RB's ( or anyone) went for the knees when the lineman was engaed with the blocker.So they too where not always bracing for the hit.
Also, are you sure bout Marshall not starting. I know towards the end he was was'nt and every down player
but I thought he started the games.
6400az 5 months ago
@6400az Marshall started most of the games in his career. My point was that his streak wasn't entirely made up of starts, as Favre's was. And yes, crackbacks and chop blocks were more common back then. Again, apples and oranges. Both great.
DanVelinski 5 months ago
@DanVelinski
Alright. Thank you.
6400az 5 months ago
@DanVelinski And being the QB (the target of every single defensive player on the field for 20 years) is just a walk in the park. Lol nice thinking.
DannyAshcroft 2 weeks ago
@DannyAshcroft A walk in the park? No. I think every position on the field is a difficult one, but some require more toughness than others. Being a quarterback takes more smarts. Being a lineman takes more grit. It's just the way the game is. Are there some QBs who are tougher than defensive lineman? Sure. Are there some lineman who are smarter than QBs? Sure. Everyone is different. Playing on the line is harder on the body. It's just the nature of it.
DanVelinski 2 weeks ago
belongs in the NFL Hall of Fame!
vikesoto 1 year ago