Name Archie Sutton Positions Tackle High school: Xavier Prep Weight 119 kg | Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Died August 29, 2015 Date of death: August 29th, 2015 Role American football player | |
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Date of birth: (1941-11-02) November 2, 1941 (age 74) NFL draft: 1965 / Round: 2 / Pick: 15 College Illinois Fighting Illini football | ||
Place of birth: New Orleans, Louisiana | ||
Archie Sutton: Football Offensive Tackle
Archie Michael Sutton (November 2, 1941 – August 29, 2015) was a professional American football player who played offensive tackle for three seasons for the Minnesota Vikings.
Sutton found early fame as a tackle playing for the Illini alongside center, Dick Butkus; offensive guard, L.D. Stewart; and running back, Jim Grabowski. This powerhouse team defeated UCLA, Michigan, and (No. 4) Michigan State during the regular season. The Fighting Illini squad then topped Washington 17–7 in the 1964 Rose Bowl. He died in 2015.
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