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"Eller, Carl"

Prepare to delve into the formidable career of Carl Eller, a cornerstone of the legendary "Purple People Eaters" defensive line and one of the most dominant pass rushers in NFL history. This series will explore the remarkable journey of a Hall of Fame talent whose blend of power, agility, and relentless pursuit terrorized opposing offenses for over a decade.

We'll trace Eller's formidable collegiate years to his impactful arrival in Minnesota, where he became synonymous with the Vikings' defensive prowess. From his fierce on-field presence and numerous Pro Bowl selections to his pivotal role in guiding the Vikings to multiple Super Bowl appearances, join us as we celebrate the enduring legacy of Carl Eller, a true force of nature who redefined the defensive end position.

Find more photos and a Big thanks to the image above courtesy of NFL Past Players - Carl Eller

  • DOB: January 25
  • EVENTDAY: January 25
  • FOOTBALL NAME: Carl Eller, Eller Carl
  • FOOTBALL POSITION: Defensive End
  • FOOTBALL TEAM: Minnesota Golden Gophers, Minnesota Vikings
  • NCAAF JERSEY: Number 76
  • NFL JERSEY: Number 71, Number 81
  • SPORTS: College Football Hall of Fame, Pro Football Hall of Fame
  • HASHTAGS: #January25 #CarlEller #EllerCarl #DefensiveEnd #MinnesotaGoldenGophers #MinnesotaVikings #Number76 #Number71 #Number81 #CollegeFootballHallofFame #ProFootballHallofFame
FOOTBALL NAME | Eller Carl

"Carl Eller Minnesota Football Legend"

January 25, 1942 - Winston-Salem, North Carolina - Carl Eller, the stud University of Minnesota tackle, was born. After an incredible 1963 season, Carl was a first-team choice on eight of the nine major All-America teams, just missing out on being unanimous. The NFF tells us that Eller played both sides of the ball for the Gophers at tackle. The National Football Foundation selected Carl Eller’s collegiate career to be honored in the College Football Hall of Fame in 2006.

As a professional, he was moved exclusively to defense after being selected in the first round of the NFL draft by the Minnesota Vikings. Eller became a fixture in one of the greatest defensive lines in history, the Vikings' infamous Purple People Eaters, as he teamed up with the great Jim Marshall.

He played 16 seasons as a Defensive End for Minnesota, amassing 44 sacks, according to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. In 2004 Carl Eller received the great honor of being enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.