He vaulted into the conscience of professional scouts at the 1968 Blue-Gray All-Star Classic by intercepting a record three passes in the game.
[1] Marsalis was selected in the first round of the 1969 NFL Draft by the AFL's Kansas City Chiefs (23rd overall).
[2] The Chiefs, defeated the Minnesota Vikings in the last World Championship game played between the AFL and NFL champions.
[2] For his efforts at the college and professional level, Marsalis was selected to the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 2012.
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