Eric Laakso
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| Position: | New York City, New York, U.S. | ||||
| Died: | December 25, 2010 (aged 54) | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 285 lb (129 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Killingly (Conn.) | ||||
| College: | Tulane | ||||
| NFL draft: | 1978 / Round: 4 / Pick: 106 | ||||
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Eric Henry Laakso (November 29, 1956 – December 25, 2010) was an
NFL Alumni
functions.
Laakso was found dead in his home in Pompano Beach on Christmas night. The death was attributed to natural causes, Laakso battled heart disease.[2]
Career highlights
- Tulane Offensive Tackle 1975–77
- 1976–77 Tulane Athlete of the year Archived May 12, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
- 4th round Draft Pick 106th overall, 1978, Miami
- Miami Dolphins(#68) Offensive Tackle 1978–1984
- Super Bowl XVII (1982)
- Super Bowl XIX (1984)
See also
- List of retired professional American football players
- Miami Dolphins
- Miami Dolphins seasons
References
- ^ Allard, Marc (December 27, 2010). "Local Sports: Killingly graduate, ex-NFL player dies at 54". The Bulletin. Norwich Bulletin. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
- ^ Munzenrider, Kyle (December 28, 2010). "Former Dolphins Starter Eric Laakso Died on Christmas at Age 53". Miami New Times. Sports. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
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