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American football player (1936–2015)

American football player
Laverne Torczon
No. 87, "78," 88
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born:(1936-01-01)January 1, 1936
Columbus, Nebraska, U.S.
Died:April 18, 2015(2015-04-18) (aged 79)
Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:Platte Center (NE)
College:Nebraska
NFL draft:1957 / Round: 18 / Pick: 211
(By the: Cleveland Browns)
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played–started:98–13
Interceptions:2
Touchdowns:1
Player stats at PFR

Laverne Joseph Torczon/LaVerne Joseph Torczon, also known as Tarzan Torczon, (January 1, 1936 – April 18, 2015) was an American football defensive end. 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.

See also

References

  1. ^ "LaVerne Torczon". columbustelegram.com. April 20, 2015. Retrieved April 30, 2015.

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