About Dean Prater
Lived 1958 – 1996 (aged 37). Dean Prater was an American american football player.
Troy Dean Prater (September 28, 1958 – March 14, 1996) was an American professional football player for the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs who played defensive end for seven seasons. Authorities said Prater slipped in the bath tub, suffered a severe blow to the head and was knocked unconscious. His body apparently plugged the drain, causing the tub to fill with water. He may have had an epileptic seizure and been knocked unconscious; his daughter has epilepsy.
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Who was Dean Prater?
American football player (1958-1996)
When was Dean Prater born?
Dean Prater was born on 28 September 1958 in Altus.
When did Dean Prater die?
Dean Prater died on 14 March 1996.
What was Dean Prater's occupation?
Dean Prater was an american football player.
What nationality was Dean Prater?
Dean Prater was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dean Prater. https://biography.guide/dean-prater/
MLA: "Dean Prater." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dean-prater/.
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