Alan Page - Blog Posts

#88 Alan Page is one of the all time great defensive tackles in NFL history.

Paul Dickson, Jim Marshall, Gary Larson, Carl Eller, and Ed Sharockman waiting to go back in the game. The boys look hot...especially Carl. If I could guess, this is a game in 1967 or 1968.

Vikings block FG against the LA Rams at the Met....probably September 1976 game.

Minnesota Vikings waiting to go back in.   #70 Jim Marshall, #88 Alan Page, #81 Carl Eller and #20 Bobby Bryant  

“The Purple Gang” - Jim Marshall, Alan Page, Carl Eller, Gary Larson.  Also known as the “Purple People Eaters”

1973 NFC Championship.  Vikings vs Cowboys.  Alan Page, Jeff Siemon tackling Cowboy Walt Garrison.  

Jim Marshall, Alan Page, Gary Larson, Carl Eller....the Purple People Eaters.

Captain Jim Marshall and HOF’er Alan Page.   I think this game may have been  the 1973 NFC Championship.

The 1969 Minnesota Viking defense.....The Purple People Eaters.

1970 Vikings at Bears..Alan Page intercepts a pass and runs for a TD.  Gale Sayers chases...Roy Winston blocks

1969 - Purple People Eaters

The Purple People Eaters...Page, Marshall, Eller and Larson.