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Eric Torkelson

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Eric Torkelson
Torkelson in 1976
No. 26
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born (1952-03-03) March 3, 1952 (age 74)
Troy, New York, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight194 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolBurnt Hills-Ballston Lake (Burnt Hills, New York)
CollegeConnecticut
NFL draft1974: 11th round, 272nd overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts351
Rushing yards1,307
Rushing touchdowns8
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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).[1]

He was the first football player from Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School to reach the NFL.[2]

References

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  1. "Eric Torkelson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 30, 2026.
  2. "A living legend: Murry O'Neil has transcended Section II athletics - saratogian.com". Archived from the original on February 23, 2012. Retrieved December 8, 2009.