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).
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Position: | Running Back |
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Born: | (1952-03-03) March 3, 1952 (age 70) Troy, NY |
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 |
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He was the first football player from Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School to reach the National Football League.[1]
Green Bay Packers 1974 NFL Draft selections | |
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