About Laverne Torczon
Lived 1936 – 2015 (aged 78–79). Laverne Torczon was an American american football player.
Laverne Joseph "Tarzan" Torczon (Pronounced: "TORE-sun") (January 1, 1936 – April 18, 2015) was an American football defensive end. He was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 18th round (211th overall) of the 1957 NFL Draft. 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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Who was Laverne Torczon?
American football player (1936-2015)
When was Laverne Torczon born?
Laverne Torczon was born in 1936 in Columbus.
When did Laverne Torczon die?
Laverne Torczon died on 18 April 2015 in Lincoln.
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Laverne Torczon was an american football player.
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Laverne Torczon was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Laverne Torczon. https://biography.guide/laverne-torczon/
MLA: "Laverne Torczon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/laverne-torczon/.
Chicago: "Laverne Torczon." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/laverne-torczon/.
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