Eric Torkelson
American football player (born 1952)
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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).
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PositionRunning back
BornMarch 3, 1952
Troy, New York, U.S.
Troy, New York, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight194 lb (88 kg)
Torkelson in 1976 | |||||||||
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| Position | Running back | ||||||||
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| Born | March 3, 1952 Troy, New York, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 194 lb (88 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake | ||||||||
| College | Connecticut | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1974: 11th round, 272nd overall pick | ||||||||
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He was the first football player from Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School to reach the NFL.[1]
