Douglas James Kingsriter (born January 29, 1950) is a former American football tight end. He played three seasons for the Minnesota Vikings of the 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]
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| Position: | Tight end |
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| Born: | (1950-01-29) January 29, 1950 (age 72) Little Falls, Minnesota |
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| College: | Minnesota |
| NFL Draft: | 1973 / Round: 6 / Pick: 139 |
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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]
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