Stephen Paul Trapilo (September 20, 1964 – May 21, 2004) was a professional
American football
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Guard
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Professional occupations
* Bodyguard, who protects an individual from personal assault
* Crossing guard, who stops traffic so pedestrians can cross the street
* Lifeguard, who rescues people from drowning
* Prison ...
in the
National Football League
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. He attended
Boston College. He played with the
New Orleans Saints
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from 1987 to 1990, and again in 1992.
Trapilo died of a
heart attack
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on May 21, 2004, while on vacation with his family in
Effingham, New Hampshire
Effingham is a town in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States. At the 2020 census, the town population was 1,691, up from 1,465 at the 2010 census. Effingham includes the villages of Effingham Falls, Effingham (Lord's Hill), Center Effing ...
.
External links
Pro-Football referenceScout.com
Stephen P. Trapilo, BC football star, volunteer; at 39
1964 births
2004 deaths
American football offensive guards
Boston College Eagles football players
Boston College High School alumni
New Orleans Saints players
Players of American football from Boston
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