PRO Carl Eller's 6-6 frame intimidated opponents during his 15-year career with the Vikings and his ferocious style of play left a mark on Viking history as he helped make the Purple People Eaters the most feared defense of their era, joining Alan Page, Jim Marshall and Gary Larsen as Minnesota's fearsome foursome...Started in four Super Bowls with the Vikings...Selected in the first round (sixth overall) by the Vikings in the 1964 NFL Draft...Eller's career numbers with the Vikings are astounding, finishing as the all-time sack leader with 130.5, including seven seasons with 10 or more, starting in 201 games, playing in the first 168 consecutive games of his career and 209 games overall, recovering 23 fumbles, and blocking 10 kicks...Named All-Pro five times (1968-71,'73)...Selected to six Pro Bowls (1968-71,'73-74).

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