Purple People Eaters
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purple-people-eaters-186-9103750
title:
Purple People Eaters
text:
The Purple People Eaters was a nickname for the defensive line of the Minnesota Vikings from 1967 to 1977, consisting mainly of Alan Page, Carl Eller, Jim Marshall, Gary Larsen, and Doug Sutherland. The term is a reference to a popular song from 1958, the efficiency of the defense, and the color of their uniforms. The motto of the Purple People Eaters was "Meet at the quarterback." The Purple People Eaters mainly consisted of:
- Defensive tackle Alan Page, 9 Pro Bowl selections (1968–1976), NF
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description:
1960s and 1970s NFL defensive line for the Minnesota Vikings
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purple_People_Eaters
date created:
2004-05-19T03:23:47Z
date modified:
2024-09-08T00:46:50Z
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