Eric Torkelson

Eric Grove Torkelson (born March 3, 1952 in Troy, New York) is a former American football running back who played seven seasons for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League from (1974–1979 and 1981).

Eric Torkelson
Torkelson in 1976
Born: (1952-03-03) March 3, 1952
Troy, New York
Career information
Position(s)Running Back
CollegeConnecticut
NFL draft1974 / Round: 11 / Pick 272
Career history
As player
1974–1981Green Bay Packers
Career highlights and awards
RecordsOver 1,300 yards rushing and 500 passing with 8 touchdowns.

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

References

  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-02-23. Retrieved 2009-12-08.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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