Doug Sutherland (American football)

Doug Sutherland (American football)
Doug Sutherland
Date of birth: April 1, 1948 (1948-04-01) (age 63)
Place of birth: Superior, Wisconsin
Career information
Position(s): Defensive tackle
College: Wisconsin–Superior
NFL Draft: 1970 / Round: 14 / Pick: 348
Organizations
 As player:
1970
1971–1980
1981
New Orleans Saints
Minnesota Vikings
Seattle Seahawks
Playing stats at DatabaseFootball.com

Douglas A. Sutherland (born April 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. He played in Super Bowls VIII, IX and XI. He finished his NFL career in 1981 with the Seattle Seahawks.