Jim Marshall (defensive end)

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1. When was Jim Marshall (defensive end) born?December 30, 1937
2. Where was Jim Marshall (defensive end) born?Chicago, Illinois
3. What is the career?20 seasons in the NFL, primarily with the Minnesota Vikings (1961-1979)
4. What is the college?Ohio State University
5. What is Jim Marshall known for in football?Jim Marshall was a defensive end who holds the NFL record for most fumble recoveries, with 29 to his name.
6. How many games did Jim Marshall play and start?He played in 282 games and started 270 of them in a row, the most for a defensive player in NFL history.

Defensive End: A position in American football typically responsible for rushing the passer and defending against the run on the edge of the defensive line.
Fumble: The accidental dropping of the ball by a player, resulting in a loose ball that can be recovered by either team, often leading to a change of possession.
Consecutive Starts: The unbroken sequence of games in which a player has been named as a starter, reflecting exceptional durability and consistent performance.
Safety: A scoring play in American football awarded to the defense when they tackle an offensive player with the ball in their own end zone.