George LaFrance

American football player
The basics

Quick Facts

IntroAmerican football player
PlacesUnited States of America
isAmerican football player Football player
Work fieldSports
Gender
Male
Birth24 September 1965, New Iberia, USA
Age59 years
Star signLibra
Stats
Height:72 in
Weight:180 lbs
Education
Baker University
Awards
World Golf Hall of Fame 
The details

Biography

George Herbert LaFrance III (born September 24, 1965) is a former Arena Football League offensive specialist. In a playing career lasting twelve years, he played for the Detroit Drive (1988-1993), the Tampa Bay Storm (1994-1999), and the New Jersey Red Dogs (2000). In 2002, he served as general manager of the San Diego Riptide.

Career

LaFrance attended Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas, where he played as a wide receiver for two years.

LaFrance is in the AFL Hall Of Fame, and in ArenaBowl IX, wearing #25 for the Storm, became the only player to ever win ArenaBowl MVP 3 times. LaFrance is the career leader in Tampa Bay Storm all-purpose yards with over 20,000.

Retirement

In 2012, LaFrance cited his desire to return to the AFL after 12 seasons of retirement. LaFrance stated, "You can always think. I'm in good shape. It would be during the playoffs. What team I'm looking at, I don't know. A team that's ready. I'll keep that wide open."

LaFrance is currently athletic director at Navajo Technical University in Crownpoint, New Mexico.

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