About Steve Trapilo
Lived 1964 – 2004 (aged 39). Steve Trapilo was an American american football player.
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).
Trapilo was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and played scholastically at Boston College High School. He played collegiately for the Boston College Eagles, where he was honored by the Associated Press and United Press International as a second-team All-American as a senior.
Professional career Trapilo was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the fourth round (96th overall) of the 1987 NFL draft. He spent four seasons with the Saints, starting all 16 games in 1989 and 1990. He joined them again for the 1992 season, after not playing in 1991.
Personal life Trapilo's son Ozzy was as an offensive tackle at Boston College. Ozzy was selected by the Chicago Bears with the 56th pick in the 2025 NFL draft.
Death Trapilo died of a heart attack on May 21, 2004, while on vacation with his family in Effingham, New Hampshire.
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Who was Steve Trapilo?
American football player (1964-2004)
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Steve Trapilo was born on 20 September 1964 in Boston.
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Steve Trapilo died on 21 May 2004.
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Steve Trapilo was an american football player.
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Steve Trapilo was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Steve Trapilo. https://biography.guide/steve-trapilo/
MLA: "Steve Trapilo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/steve-trapilo/.
Chicago: "Steve Trapilo." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/steve-trapilo/.
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