Doug Sutherland (American football)

Douglas A. Sutherland (born August 1, 1948 in Superior, Wisconsin) is a former American football defensive tackle in the NFL and played college football at the University of Wisconsin–Superior. He was selected in the 1970 NFL Draft with the New Orleans Saints and then became a part of the famous Purple People Eaters for the Minnesota Vikings from 1971 through 1980, primarily filling in for Gary Larsen in 1975. He played in Super Bowls VIII, IX and XI. He finished his NFL career in 1981 with the Seattle Seahawks.

Doug Sutherland
No. 69
Born: (1948-08-01) August 1, 1948
Superior, Wisconsin
Career information
Position(s)Defensive tackle
CollegeWisconsin–Superior
NFL draft1970 / Round: 14 / Pick: 348
Drafted byNew Orleans Saints
Career history
As player
1970New Orleans Saints
1971–1980Minnesota Vikings
1981Seattle Seahawks


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