Fran Papasedero (March 21, 1969 – June 19, 2003) was an

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and

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. Papasedero coached the

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in the 2002 and 2003 seasons, having been appointed to replace

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who wanted to resume his playing career at

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for the Predators. He had a 19–11 record and was 3–2 in the playoffs. Following the team's playoff defeat in June 2003, he died in an alcohol-related car accident. Prior to his coaching career, he played for the Albany Firebirds (1993),

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(1994),

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(1995–1996), and

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(1997).

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External links

Fran Papasedero (coach) at ArenaFan OnlineFran Papasedero (player) at ArenaFan Online
1969 births 2003 deaths Springfield Pride football players American football offensive linemen American football defensive linemen Albany Firebirds players Massachusetts Marauders players St. Louis Stampede players Nashville Kats players Orlando Predators coaches Road incident deaths in Florida Alcohol-related deaths in Florida {{offensive-lineman-1960s-stub