Ed Sharockman, a member of the first-ever team that the Minnesota Vikings fielded, died on Sunday. The former cornerback had congestive heart failure, according to Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press.

Sharockman was a two-time Pro Bowl selected after being selected in the fifth round of the 1961 NFL Draft out of the University of Pittsburgh and was named as one of the 50 Greatest Vikings of all-time by the franchise.

The Vikings extended their condolences to the family and recapped his career and impact on the franchise:

Sharockman ranks third in Vikings history with 40 interceptions — trailing only Paul Krause and Bobby Bryant. He led Minnesota in the category four times (1962-63, ’65, ’70) and is one of four players, joining Bryant, Joey Browner and Antoine Winfield, to lead the Vikings in interceptions in four separate seasons. He also ranks third among Vikings cornerbacks in games (141) and starts (126) and second behind Krause in yards after interceptions. Sharockman totaled 804 yards and three touchdowns on interception returns. Sharockman also forced six fumbles and recovered nine, including one that he returned 88 yards for a touchdown in 1962.

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Sharockman was 77-years-old at the time of his death.

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