Eddie Talboom
| Date of birth | May 5, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Delphos, Ohio |
| Date of death | June 6, 1998 |
| Place of death | Dunedin, Florida |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Halfback |
| College | University of Wyoming |
Eddie Talboom (May 15, 1921 – June 6, 1998) was an All-American football player (1952) from the University of Wyoming.
Talboom began his career at Notre Dame, but moved to the University of Wyoming after serving in World War II. It was there that Talboom achieved the Cowboys' rushing touchdown record of 34. His total of 10.8 average points per game places Talboom fifth in NCAA history.
Talboom won the Gator Bowl MVP award in 1951 and was posthumously elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2000.
Outside of his football career, Talboom was a teacher.
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