Doug Sutherland (American football)

Douglas A. Sutherland (August 1, 1948 – April 5, 2022) was an American professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Wisconsin–Superior in his hometown of Superior, Wisconsin. 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. 60, 69
Position:	Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born:	(1948-08-01)August 1, 1948 Superior, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died:	April 5, 2022(2022-04-05) (aged 73)
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:	Superior (Superior, WI)
College:	UW–Superior
NFL draft:	1970 / round: 14 / pick: 348
Career history
New Orleans Saints (1970) Minnesota Vikings (1971–1980) Seattle Seahawks (1981)
Career highlights and awards
50 Greatest Vikings
Career NFL statistics
Fumble recoveries: 4 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Honours

• National Football League (with Minnesota Vikings)
  • Runners-up (3): 1973, 1974, 1976