Gary Larsen

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Gary Larsen
Position(s)
Defensive Tackle
Jersey #(s)
77
Born March 13, 1942 (1942-03-13) (age 69)
Fargo, North Dakota
Career information
Year(s) 19641974
NFL Draft 1964 / Round: 10 / Pick: 133
College Concordia College
Professional teams
Career stats
Sack 38.5
Games 149
Seasons 11
Stats at NFL.com
Career highlights and awards

Gary Larsen (born March 13, 1942 in Fargo, North Dakota) was a defensive tackle in the NFL and played college football at Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota. He started his NFL career in 1964 with the Los Angeles Rams and then became a part of the famous Purple People Eaters for the Minnesota Vikings from 1965 through 1974. He was selected to two Pro Bowls and played in Super Bowls IV, VIII and IX.

He was known as the "policeman", the player who covered the run while Eller, Marshall, and Page attacked the quarterback. According to Minnesota Viking records, he recorded 38.5 sacks in his 11-year career.

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"The Purple People Eaters" -

Jim Marshall - DE

Alan Page - DT

Gary Larsen - DT

Carl Eller - DE

Jeff Siemon - MLB

Wally Hilgenberg - OLB

Roy Winston - OLB


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