Laverne Torczon
Laverne Joseph Torczon or LaVerne Joseph Torczon, also known as Tarzan Torczon, (January 1, 1936 – April 18, 2015) was an American football defensive end.[1] He played college football at the University of Nebraska, and played professionally in the American Football League (AFL) for the Buffalo Bills, the New York Titans/Jets, and the Miami Dolphins. He was the Sporting News selection as an AFL All-League defensive end in 1960 and played in the 1961 AFL All-Star game.
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||||
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| Born: | January 1, 1936 Columbus, Nebraska, U.S. | ||||||
| Died: | April 18, 2015 (aged 79) Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 250 lb (113 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Platte Center (NE) | ||||||
| College: | Nebraska | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1957 / Round: 18 / Pick: 211 (By the Cleveland Browns) | ||||||
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References
- "LaVerne Torczon". columbustelegram.com. April 20, 2015. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
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