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Eric Torkelson

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Eric Torkelson
Torkelson in 1976
Date of birth (1952-03-03) March 3, 1952 (age 72)
Place of birthTroy, New York
Career information
Position(s)Running Back
US 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.
Career stats

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).

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.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)