About Archie Sutton
Lived 1941 – 2015 (aged 73). Archie Sutton was an American american football player.
Archie Michael Sutton (November 2, 1941 – August 29, 2015) was an American professional 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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Who was Archie Sutton?
American football player (1941-2015)
When was Archie Sutton born?
Archie Sutton was born on 2 November 1941 in New Orleans.
When did Archie Sutton die?
Archie Sutton died on 29 August 2015 in Yakima.
What was Archie Sutton's occupation?
Archie Sutton was an american football player.
What nationality was Archie Sutton?
Archie Sutton was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Archie Sutton. https://biography.guide/archie-sutton/
MLA: "Archie Sutton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/archie-sutton/.
Chicago: "Archie Sutton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/archie-sutton/.
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