Eric Torkelson

American football player (born 1952)
American football player
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
  • Green Bay Packers (1974–1981)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts:351
Rushing yards:1,307
Rushing TDs:8
Player stats at PFR

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 2012-02-23. Retrieved 2009-12-08.
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