Carl Eller
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Position: DL
Date of Birth: February 25, 1942
Height / Weight: 6'6" / 247 lbs
First Team: MIN (1964)
Last Team: SEA (1979)
Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Carl Eller - Career Overview
Date of Birth: February 25, 1942Position: Defensive Lineman (DL)
Career History
- Team: Minnesota Vikings (1964–1978)
- Team: Seattle Seahawks (1979)
Career Highlights & Accomplishments
- Member of the famed "Purple People Eaters" defensive line with the Minnesota Vikings, known for its dominance in the late 1960s and 1970s.
- Selected to the Pro Bowl six times (1967-1972, 1975).
- Named to the First-Team All-Pro four times (1968-1971).
- Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004, recognizing his impact on the game.
- Played in four Super Bowls (IV, VIII, IX, and XI) with the Minnesota Vikings, although the team did not secure a victory in those appearances.
- Known for his exceptional ability to rush the passer and his strong defensive presence on the field.
- After his playing career, continued to contribute to the sport through coaching and mentoring young athletes.
Legacy
Carl Eller is remembered as one of the most influential defensive linemen in NFL history, with a career that spanned 15 seasons. His contributions to the Minnesota Vikings and the sport have left a lasting legacy, and he remains a celebrated figure in NFL history.Source: gpt-4o-mini
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