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Richard Trapp

b. 1946

American football player

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About Richard Trapp

Born 1946. Richard Trapp is an American baseball player and american football player.

Richard Earl Trapp (born September 21, 1946) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for two seasons in the American Football League (AFL) during the late 1960s. Trapp played college football for the Florida Gators, and thereafter, played in the AFL for the Buffalo Bills and San Diego Chargers.

Early life

He was born in Lynwood, California. Trapp attended Manatee High School in Bradenton, Florida, where he was a standout high school football player for the Manatee Hurricanes.

College career

Trapp accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he played for coach Ray Graves' Florida Gators football team from 1965 to 1967. In three seasons as a starting wide receiver for the Gators, he totaled 1,783 receiving yards, and compiled eight games in which he caught passes for 100 yards or more.

Professional career

The Buffalo Bills selected Trapp in the third round (83rd pick overall) of the 1968 combined draft, and he played for the Bills during the season. During his one year with the Bills, he played in all 14 games, catching 24 passes for 235 yards. and later in the professional ranks.

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Education
Manatee High School, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
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Richard Earl Trapp

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Richard Trapp?

American football player

When was Richard Trapp born?

Richard Trapp was born on 21 September 1946 in Lynwood.

What is Richard Trapp's occupation?

Richard Trapp is a baseball player and american football player.

What nationality is Richard Trapp?

Richard Trapp is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richard Trapp

· Wikidata: Q7329537

· DBpedia: Richard Trapp

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