Eric Torkelson

Eric Torkelson
Date of birth (1952-03-03) March 3, 1952
Place of birth Troy, New York
Career information
Position(s) Running Back
College Connecticut
NFL draft 1974 / Round: 11 / Pick 272
Career history
As player
1974–1981 Green Bay Packers
Career highlights and awards
Records Over 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]

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