Douglas Gordon Crusan Jr. (born July 26, 1946) is an American former professional football player who was an defensive tackle for seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Miami Dolphins. He played in Super Bowls VI, VII, and VIII. Crusan Jr was the starting offensive tackle for the 1972 Super Bowl Champion Miami Dolphins, the only NFL team to finish a season with a perfect record (17–0). He was also the team captain for the 1967 Indiana Hoosiers football team and played defensive tackle in the 1968 Rose Bowl against Southern California and O. J. Simpson. Crusan was a first-round selection in the 1968 NFL/AFL draft, picked by the Dolphins[1] and has been involved in the private sector as a senior business manager since retiring from the NFL, and has been actively involved in the NFLPA for 38 years.

Doug Crusan
No. 77
Position:Tackle
Personal information
Born: (1946-07-26) July 26, 1946 (age 78)
Monessen, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:Monessen
College:Indiana
NFL draft:1968 / round: 1 / pick: 27
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:82
Games started:60
Fumble recoveries:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

References

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  1. ^ Steidel, David (2008). Remember the AFL: The Ultimate Fan's Guide to the American Football League. Dave Steidel. p. 313. ISBN 9781578603237. Retrieved September 26, 2014.