The Purple People Eaters was the nickname given to the defensive line of the Minnesota Vikings from 1967 to 1977.
Alan Cedric Page is an American former Minnesota Supreme Court judge and professional football player. After playing college football at the University of Notre Dame, Page gained national recognition as a defensive tackle in the National Football League during 15 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears.
Carl Lee Eller is an American former professional football player who played as a defensive end in the National Football League from 1964 through 1979. He was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and played college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004.
James Lawrence Marshall was an American professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League for 20 seasons, primarily with the Minnesota Vikings.
Gary Larsen is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League.
