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Vikings Great Jeff Siemon Dies at 75

The team did not release a cause of death.

PASADENA, CA- JANUARY 9: Clarence Davis #28 of the Oakland Raiders gets tackled by Jeff Siemon #50 of the Minnesota Vikings during Super Bowl XI on January 9, 1977 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The Raiders won the Super Bowl 32 -14. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows unning back Pete Banaszak #40 of the Oakland Raiders is hit by Jeff Siemon #50 of the Minnesota Vikings during Super Bowl XI on January 9, 1977 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, Image 2 shows Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jeff Siemon tackles Los Angeles Ram running back Cullen Bryant as teammate Wally Hilgenberg looks on during the 1974-75 NFC Championship game at Metropolitan Stadium, Dec. 29, 1974
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Overview

  • Jeff Siemon’s passing, which the Vikings announced Saturday, came with no cause provided by the team.
  • A 1972 first-round pick at No. 10, he spent 11 seasons as Minnesota’s middle linebacker behind the famed “Purple People Eaters” defensive line.
  • He finished with 1,375 tackles, third in franchise history, along with 156 games, 124 starts, 11 interceptions, and 11 fumble recoveries.
  • He made four Pro Bowls, started three Super Bowls, and later entered the College Football Hall of Fame in 2006 and the Vikings’ “50 Greatest” in 2010.
  • Former teammate Bobby Bryant praised Siemon’s leadership and character, and Siemon later served as a minister in Minnesota after earning a graduate law degree.