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).

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: 14th round, 348th pick
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

Career

He played college football at the University of Wisconsin–Superior in his hometown of Superior, Wisconsin.^[1] 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.^[2] He played in Super Bowls VIII, IX and XI. He finished his NFL career in 1981 with the Seattle Seahawks.

In his career, Sutherland recorded 29 sacks.^[3]