Eric Laakso

Games Played:	86
Games Started:	61
Fumble recoveries:	1

Eric Laakso
No. 65, 68
Position:	Tackle
Personal information
Born:	November 29, 1956; New York City, New York, U.S.
Died:	December 25, 2010 (aged 54); Pompano Beach, Florida, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	285 lb (129 kg)
Career information
High school:	Killingly (CT)
College:	Tulane
NFL draft:	1978 / Round: 4 / Pick: 106
Career history
	Miami Dolphins (1978–1984);
Career NFL statistics
Games Played:
Games Played:	86
Games Started:	61
Fumble recoveries:	1
	Player stats at PFR

Eric Henry Laakso (November 29, 1956 – December 25, 2010) was an NFL offensive tackle and guard who played seven seasons with the Miami Dolphins, a tenure which included two Super Bowls.^[1] After high school at Killingly in Danielson, CT he attended Tulane University, where he majored in civil engineering and played offensive tackle from 1975 to 1977 and was honored as the 1976–77 Tulane Athlete of the year. Laakso was selected 106th overall by the Dolphins in the fourth round of the 1978 NFL Draft. Laakso resided in South Florida and was active with 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)

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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[1] Allard, Marc (December 27, 2010). "Local Sports: Killingly graduate, ex-NFL player dies at 54". The Bulletin. Norwich Bulletin. Retrieved February 7, 2024.

[2] 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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