Former Vikings Star Defensive Lineman Doug Sutherland Dies

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Former Vikings defensive lineman Doug Sutherland died Tuesday. He was 73.

Minnesota owner and chairman Zygi Wilf and the team’s owner and president Mark Wilf released a statement on Tuesday, sharing that Sutherland was one of the franchise's proudest legends.

“His humble nature did not allow for him to talk much about his own playing career, but Doug [Sutherland] was a key member of some of the best defenses in NFL history and three Super Bowl teams,” the statement read.

“Doug was also the consummate teammate after football. He was one of the most active members of Vikings Legends events and didn’t miss a chance to help out at a community event or lend a hand…