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Doug Sutherland, Former Vikings DT, Dies at Age 73

The Minnesota Vikings announced former defensive tackle Doug Sutherland died Tuesday at the age of 73.

Vikings chairman Zygi Wilf and president Mark Wilf released a statement on the player who was a member of the Purple People Eaters defense and named one of the 50 best players in franchise history:

"Doug Sutherland was one of our proudest Legends. His humble nature did not allow for him to talk much about his own playing career, but Doug was a key member of some of the best defenses in NFL history and three Super Bowl teams.