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]

Tommy Durrance
Florida Gators – No. 33
PositionHalfback
Personal information
Born:(1950-02-08)February 8, 1950
Died:July 22, 2005(2005-07-22) (aged 55)
Ormond Beach, Florida, U.S.
Career history
CollegeFlorida (1969–1971)
High schoolMainland
Career highlights and awards

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References

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  1. ^ "Tommy Durrance: A Great Gator, A Better Man". Scout.com. July 22, 2005.
  2. ^ "1969 Super Soph Tommy Durrance dies at 55". Gainesville.com.
  3. ^ Robert Thomas. "'Touchdown Tommy' Needs A New Nickname". St. Petersburg Times.
  4. ^ "Popular Florida star Durrance dies at 55". tribunedigital-orlandosentinel.
  5. ^ 2015 Florida Gators Football Media Guide Archived December 8, 2015, at the Wayback Machine, University Athletic Association, Gainesville, Florida (2015).
  6. ^ Bernard Kahn (October 4, 1969). "What's In A Name? Ask Tommy Durrance". Daytona Beach Morning Journal.