| No. 72 | |
| Offensive tackle | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: November 2, 1941 | |
| Place of birth: New Orleans, Louisiana | |
| High School: Xavier Prep | |
| Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | Weight: 262 lb (119 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Illinois | |
| NFL Draft: 1965 / Round: 2 / Pick: 15 | |
| Debuted in 1965 for the Minnesota Vikings | |
| Last played in 1967 for the Minnesota Vikings | |
| Career history | |
| * Minnesota Vikings ( 1965- 1967) | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Games played | 19 |
| Games started | 0 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
| Stats at pro-football-reference.com | |
| Stats at DatabaseFootball.com | |
Archie Michael Sutton (born November 2, 1941 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is a former professional American football player who played offensive tackle for three seasons for the Minnesota Vikings.[1]
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.[2]
References[]
- ↑ Sutton; at Pro-football Reference.com; retrieved .
- ↑ Illini Legends List; October 10, 2009 article; Illini Headquarters Sports on-line; retrieved February 01, 2013.
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