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Carl Eller (born January 25, 1942) is an American former professional football player who played as a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) from 1964 through 1979. He was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and played college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
Dec 15, 2022 · Carl Eller was one of the greatest defensive ends in Minnesota Vikings franchise history. Eller, who strutted his wares on the University of Minnesota gridiron, was part of “The Purple People Eaters” quartet along with Alan Page, Jim Marshall, and Gary Larson that terrorized offenses and made the Vikings serious Super Bowl contenders in the 1970s.
Carl Eller was a defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks from 1964 to 1979. He was a six-time Pro Bowler, a four-time NFC champion, and a member of the legendary "Purple People Eaters" defense.
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Feb 2, 2018 · Carl Eller, one of the Minnesota Vikings’ Purple People Eaters from the 1970s, in his pottery studio in Minneapolis. Jenn Ackerman for The New York Times. By Ken Belson. Feb. 2,...
Dec 26, 2014 · Carl Eller played defensive end with the Vikings from 1964 to 1978. He is a member of the NFL's 70's All Decade team and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004. ...more. Carl...
Facts. Top Questions. How many times was Carl Eller selected to the Pro Bowl? Carl Eller was selected to the Pro Bowl six times. What position did Carl Eller play? Carl Eller played defensive end. When was Carl Eller inducted to the Hall of Fame? Carl Eller was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004. What college did Carl Eller attend?
