He played with the Chicago Black Hawks, Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Oakland Seals.
Aut Erickson wore number 11 when he joined the Boston Bruins in 1959-60.
The lanky young rearguard, known as a steady, dependable blueliner, would play two full seasons in Boston, establishing his rock solid, robust and rugged minded defensive presence.
In May 1965, the Detroit Red Wings traded Erickson, Larry Jeffrey, Marcel Pronovost, Ed Joyal, and Lowell MacDonald to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Andy Bathgate, Billy Harris, and Gary Jarrett.
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