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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.
The Vikings' Purple People Eaters defensive line stopping a Rams rushing play in the 1977 NFC Divisional Playoff game.
Douglas A. Sutherland was an American professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League.
Purple People Eaters
…Defensive tackle Gary Larsen, 2 Pro Bowl selections (1969–1970) Larsen was replaced in 1974 by Doug Sutherland. Marshall said that the players disliked the name "Purple People Eaters" and called themselves "The Purple Gang", but "we've got to ride with it because…
Doug Sutherland