Steve Trapilo

Stephen Paul Trapilo was an American professional football player who was a guard in the National Football League.
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 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.