Eric Laakso
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Eric Laakso | |
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Date of birth: | November 29, 1956 |
Place of birth: | New York, New York |
Career information | |
Position(s): | Offensive Tackle, Guard |
Jersey №: | 68 |
College: | Tulane |
NFL Draft: | 1978 / Round: 4/ Pick 106 |
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As player: | |
1978-1984 | Miami Dolphins |
Stats at DatabaseFootball.com |
Eric Henry Laakso (born November 29, 1956) is a retired NFL offensive tackle and guard who played seven seasons with the Miami Dolphins including two Super Bowls. After high school at Killingly in Danielson, CT he attended Tulane University where he played as an Offensive Tackle from 1975 to 1977 and was honored as the 1976-77 Tulane Athlete of the year. Eric was selected 106th overall by the Dolphins in the fourth round of the 1978 NFL Draft. Eric currently resides in South Florida and remains active with NFL Alumni functions.
[edit] Career Highlights
- Tulane Offensive Tackle 1975-77
- 1976-77 Tulane Athlete of the year
- 4th Round Draft Pick 106th overall, 1978, Miami
- Miami Dolphins(#68) Offensive Tackle 1978 - 1984
- Super Bowl XVII (1982)
- Super Bowl XIX (1984)
- Tulane Athletics Hall of Fame 1991