Gary Larsen (born March 13, 1942) is a former 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.

Gary Larsen

No. 83, 77
Position:	Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born:	(1942-03-13) March 13, 1942 (age 80) Fargo, North Dakota
Height:	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:	261 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school:	Moorhead
College:	Concordia–Moorhead
NFL Draft:	1964 / Round: 10 / Pick: 133
Career history
Los Angeles Rams (1964) Minnesota Vikings (1965–1974)
Career highlights and awards
NFL champion (1969) 2× Pro Bowl (1969, 1970) 50 Greatest Vikings Minnesota Vikings 25th Anniversary Team
Career NFL statistics
Sack: 38.5 Games: 149 Seasons: 11
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

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

External links

• Gary Larsen at NFL Vikings

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