Former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jim Marshall has died after a long hospitalization for an undisclosed illness.

A two-time Pro Bowler, Marshall began his career with the Cleveland Browns and was traded to Minnesota in 1961. He remained with the Vikings for 19 seasons and went on to set a record for consecutive starts (270).

The Minnesota Vikings announced the death of legend Jim Marshall on Tuesday in a social media post. He was 87 years old. "Marshall set the standard for what it meant to be a Minnesota Viking, starting 270 consecutive games, appearing in 4 Super Bowls and serving as team captain for 14 consecutive seasons," the team wrote.