Douglas A. Sutherland was an American professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League.
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The Purple People Eaters was the nickname given to the defensive line of the Minnesota Vikings from 1967 to 1977, consisting mainly of Alan Page, Carl Eller, Jim Marshall, and Gary Larsen.
Doug Sutherland (American football)
…hometown of Superior, Wisconsin. He was selected in the 14th round of the 1970 NFL draft with the New Orleans Saints. He 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…
The Vikings' Purple People Eaters defensive line stopping a Rams rushing play in the 1977 NFC Divisional Playoff game.