Eric Torkelson

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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).

Key Information

Torkelson in 1976
No. 26
Position	Running back
Personal information
Born	(1952-03-03) March 3, 1952 (age 73) Troy, New York, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight	194 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school	Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake
College	Connecticut
NFL draft	1974: 11th round, 272nd overall pick
Career history
Green Bay Packers (1974–1981)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts 351 Rushing yards 1,307 Rushing TDs 8 Stats at Pro Football Reference
Rushing attempts	351
Rushing yards	1,307
Rushing TDs	8
Stats at Pro Football Reference
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He was the first football player from Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School to reach the NFL.^[1]

1. ^ "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.

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