Steve Trapilo

Stephen Paul Trapilo (September 20, 1964 – May 21, 2004) was an American professional football player who was a guard in the National Football League (NFL).

Steve Trapilo
No. 65
Position:Guard
Personal information
Born:(1964-09-20)September 20, 1964
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died:May 21, 2004(2004-05-21) (aged 39)
Effingham, New Hampshire, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:286 lb (130 kg)
Career information
High school:Boston College High School
College:Boston College
NFL draft:1987 / Round: 4 / Pick: 96
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

Trapilo was born in Boston, Massachusetts and played scholastically at Boston College High School.[1] He played collegiately for the Boston College Eagles,[2] where he was honored by the Associated Press and United Press International as a second-team All-American as a senior.[3][4]

Trapilo was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the fourth-round of the 1987 NFL draft.[5] He spent four seasons with the Saints, starting all 16 games in 1989 & 1990. He joined them again for the 1992 season, after not playing in 1991.[6]

Trapilo died of a heart attack on May 21, 2004, while on vacation with his family in Effingham, New Hampshire.[7]

References
  1. "Steve Trapilo Stats". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  2. "Steve Trapilo Stats". NFL.com. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  3. "AP All-America Football Team". Florida Today. December 5, 1986. p. 5C – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "UPI All-American Team". The Indianapolis Star. December 9, 1986. p. 14 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. "1987 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  6. "Steve Trapilo Stats and bio". Pro Football Archives. Archived from the original on September 6, 2023. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  7. "Obituary: Stephen P. Trapilo, BC football star, volunteer; at 39". Boston Globe. May 24, 2004. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
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