George LaFrance
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George Herbert LaFrance III (born September 24, 1965 in New Orleans, Louisiana
) 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
.
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. At one time the great George LaFrance held over 30 records.
, however this contest will be remembered as LaFrance's final game as a member of the Storm.
LaFrance is currently Athletic Director at Diné College in Tsaile, Arizona.
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is a major United States port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. The New Orleans metropolitan area has a population of 1,235,650 as of 2009, the 46th largest in the USA. The New Orleans – Metairie – Bogalusa combined statistical area has a population...
) is a former Arena Football League Offensive Specialist. In a playing career lasting twelve years, he played for the Detroit Drive
Massachusetts Marauders
The Massachusetts Marauders was a professional arena football team that played in the Arena Football League in 1994.-Detroit Drive :...
(1988
1988 Arena Football League season
The 1988 Arena Football League season was the 2nd season of the Arena Football League. The league champions were the Detroit Drive, who defeated the Chicago Bruisers in ArenaBowl II.-Standings:* Green indicates clinched playoff berth...
-1993
1993 Arena Football League season
The 1993 Arena Football League season was the 7th season of the Arena Football League. The league champions were the Tampa Bay Storm, who defeated the Detroit Drive in ArenaBowl VII...
), the Tampa Bay Storm
Tampa Bay Storm
The Tampa Bay Storm are an Arena Football League team based in the Tampa Bay Area of Florida. They play their home games in the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa....
(1994
1994 Arena Football League season
The 1994 Arena Football League season was the 8th season of the Arena Football League. The league champions were the Arizona Rattlers, who defeated the Orlando Predators in ArenaBowl VIII.-Team Movement:...
-1999
1999 Arena Football League season
The 1999 Arena Football League season was the 13th season of the Arena Football League. The league champions were the Albany Firebirds, who defeated the Orlando Predators in ArenaBowl XIII.-Standings:* Green indicates clinched playoff berth...
), and the New Jersey Red Dogs
Las Vegas Gladiators
The Cleveland Gladiators are an arena football franchise based in Cleveland, Ohio which plays in the Arena Football League. The team is part of the East division of the AFL's American Conference. The Gladiators play all of their home games at Quicken Loans Arena, which they share with the NBA's...
(2000
2000 Arena Football League season
The 2000 Arena Football League season was the 14th season of the Arena Football League. The league champions were the Orlando Predators, who defeated the Nashville Kats in ArenaBowl XIV.-Standings:* Green indicates clinched playoff berth...
). In 2002 he served as General Manager of the San Diego Riptide
San Diego Riptide
The San Diego Riptide is a defunct Arena Football League af2 team. The team played its home games at the San Diego Sports Arena in San Diego, California.The team was originally coached by Cree Morris, then Mouse Davis and then Sean Ponder....
.
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
Hall of Fame
A hall of fame, wall of fame, walk of fame, walk of stars or avenue of stars is a type of attraction established for any field of endeavor to honor individuals of noteworthy achievement in that field...
, and in ArenaBowl IX
ArenaBowl IX
ArenaBowl IX was the Arena Football League's ninth Arena Bowl. The game featured the #6 Orlando Predators of the National Conference against the #1 Tampa Bay Storm , also of the National Conference. This would be the very first ArenaBowl to have the "War On I-4" rivalry featured in it...
, wearing #25 for the Storm, became the only player to ever win ArenaBowl
ArenaBowl
The ArenaBowl is the Arena Football League's championship game. From 1987 to 2004, the ArenaBowl was hosted by either the team with the better regular-season record or the higher seeding in the playoffs. From ArenaBowl XIX in 2005 until ArenaBowl XXII in 2008, the game was played at a neutral site...
MVP 3 times. LaFrance is the career leader in Tampa Bay Storm all-purpose yards with 'over 20,000. At one time the great George LaFrance held over 30 records.
Retirement
On July 24, 1999, the Tampa Bay Storm come out victorious for the 100th time in franchise history with a 52-48 win over the San Jose SaberCatsSan Jose SaberCats
The San Jose SaberCats are a professional arena football team in the Arena Football League. They began play as a 1995 expansion team. They played in the Western Division of the American Conference. Their final coach in the original Arena Football League was Darren Arbet, who will be a part of the...
, however this contest will be remembered as LaFrance's final game as a member of the Storm.
LaFrance is currently Athletic Director at Diné College in Tsaile, Arizona.