Doug Sutherland (American football)

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Doug Sutherland
Date of birth: April 1, 1948 (1948-04-01) (age 60)
Place of birth: Flag of the United States 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
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 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.