LaVerne Torczon
American football player (1936–2015)
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Laverne Joseph "Tarzan" Torczon (Pronounced: "TORE-sun") (January 1, 1936 – April 18, 2015) was an American football defensive end.[1] He was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 18th round (211th overall) of the 1957 NFL Draft.[2] He played college football at the University of Nebraska, and played professionally in the American Football League (AFL) for the Buffalo Bills, the New York Titans/Jets, and the Miami Dolphins.[3] He was the Sporting News selection as an AFL All-League defensive end in 1960 and played in the 1961 AFL All-Star game.
PositionDefensive end
BornJanuary 1, 1936
Columbus, Nebraska, U.S.
Columbus, Nebraska, U.S.
DiedApril 18, 2015 (aged 79)
Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.
Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
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| Position | Defensive end | ||||||||
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| Born | January 1, 1936 Columbus, Nebraska, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | April 18, 2015 (aged 79) Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Columbus | ||||||||
| College | Nebraska | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1957: 18th round, 211th overall pick | ||||||||
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