Eric Torkelson

Eric Torkelson
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Torkelson in 1976
No. 26
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1952-03-03) March 3, 1952 (age 72)
Troy, New York, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:194 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake
College:Connecticut
NFL draft:1974 / round: 11 / pick: 272
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts:351
Rushing yards:1,307
Rushing TDs:8
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Eric Grove Torkelson (born March 3, 1952) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for seven seasons with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL) from (1974–1979 and 1981).

He was the first football player from Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School to reach the NFL.[1]

References

  1. ^ "A living legend: Murry O'Neil has transcended Section II athletics - saratogian.com". Archived from the original on February 23, 2012. Retrieved December 8, 2009.


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