Florida Gators – No. 33 | |
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Position | Halfback |
Personal information | |
Born: | February 8, 1950 |
Died: | July 22, 2005 Ormond Beach, Florida, U.S. | (aged 55)
Career history | |
College | Florida (1969–1971) |
High school | Mainland |
Career highlights and awards | |
Thomas L. Durrance (February 8, 1950 – July 22, 2005) was a college football player. He was a prominent halfback for the Florida Gators of the University of Florida from 1969 to 1971; [1] one of the "Super Sophs". [2] During his sophomore season, he scored 110 points—then the school record, and still tied for second on the Gators' single-season records list. He was only the second person in SEC history to score 100. [3] His 18 touchdowns gave him the nickname of "Touchdown Tommy." [4] Durrance finished his three-year college career with 2,582 yards of combined rushing and receiving yardage. [5] He was from Daytona Beach. [6]