Dean Prater

Troy Dean Prater (September 28, 1958 โ€“ March 14, 1996) was a professional American football player for the Buffalo Bills[1] 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.[2]

Dean Prater
No. 79
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born:(1958-09-28)September 28, 1958
Altus, Oklahoma
Died:March 14, 1996(1996-03-14) (aged 37)
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school:S. H. Rider
(Wichita Falls, Texas)
College:Oklahoma State
NFL Draft:1981 / Round: 10 / Pick: 271
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played - started:77 - 1
Sacks:1.0
Fumble recoveries:1
Player stats at NFL.com

References

  1. "Pro Football -- Cincinnati Tax Gets NFL Support". Seattle Times. March 16, 1996. Retrieved 2009-05-08.
  2. "Ex-OSU Football Player Prater Drowns | News OK". newsok.com. Archived from the original on 2014-10-28.
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