It’s the final countdown…
Well, sort of.
The Minnesota Vikings will kick off their 2023 regular season in 70 days at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 10.
From now until then, we will take a trip down memory lane and count each day by revisiting the players that have worn that specific jersey number.
Defensive end Jim Marshall, who has played the most seasons in the NFL among defensive players, is the only player to ever wear No. 70 for the Vikings. After Marshall’s long career with the Vikings, the number was retired, never to be worn again.
With 70 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to wear No. 70 with the Vikings (via Pro Football Reference):
DE Jim Marshall (1961-1979)
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Countdown to Vikings season opener: A look at every player who donned the No. 70
The Minnesota Vikings are gearing up for their 2023 regular season, which will start in 70 days. To commemorate each day leading up to kickoff, the team will honor former players who have worn the corresponding jersey number. Today, they pay tribute to defensive end Jim Marshall, the only player to ever wear No. 70 for the Vikings. Marshall had the longest career in the NFL among defensive players and after retiring, the number was permanently retired as well. As the countdown continues, fans can look forward to more nostalgic tributes to players of the past.
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