Doug Kingsriter Explained

Number:89
Position:Tight end
Birth Date:29 January 1950
Birth Place:Little Falls, Minnesota, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:222
High School:Richfield (MN)
College:Minnesota
Draftyear:1973
Draftround:6
Draftpick:139
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Highlights:
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:7
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:116
Pfr:KingDo00

Douglas James Kingsriter (born January 29, 1950) is a former American football tight end. He played three seasons for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL) from 1973 to 1975.[1] He finished his NFL career with 7 receptions for 116 yards in 28 games.[1] He played in Super Bowl VIII and Super Bowl IX for the Vikings[1] In Super Bowl VIII he caught one pass for seven yards and also made a key block on Fran Tarkenton's run for the Vikings' only touchdown.[2] [1]

He played college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.[1] He was named to the College Football All-America Team by the Associated Press in 1971.[3] [4] He was drafted by the Vikings in the 6th round of the 1973 NFL draft.[1]

After football, Kingsriter went into the real estate business and later into publishing books and musicals for children.[4] He also worked for the Lance Armstrong Foundation and the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Doug Kingsriter. Pro Football Reference. February 5, 2016.
  2. Ray Scott, Pat Summerall and Bart Starr. Super Bowl VIII broadcast. CBS. Television production. 1974.
  3. Web site: Minnesota Football Loses a Legend. West, T.. Minnesota Vikings. February 7, 2016. March 18, 2011.
  4. Book: Game of My Life Minnesota Gophers: Memorable Stories of Gophers Football. Rippel, J.A.. 2013. Skyhorse Publishing. 9781613214527.