PITTSBURGH, PA. (THECOUNT) — We are learning of the passing of Bill Fralic, former University of Pittsburgh and Penn Hills football star, who was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1985 NFL draft and went on to play 7 seasons with Atlanta and one season with the Detroit Lions.
Fralic died at age 56 after a lengthy illness, reports said Friday.
A sports complex at Penn Hills High School had been named after the beloved player, “Fralic Athletic Center.”
The Penn Hills native was a 2-time All American offensive tackle at Pitt. He was recently inducted into the university’s athletics Hall of Fame.
2018 PIAA 5A STATE CHAMPIONS PENN HILLS FOOTBALL via Twitter:
“@phqbclub It is with a truly heavy heart & deep sadness that we have learned of the passing of our friend, Bill Fralic. He will be remembered as greatest o-lineman, ever, and as a true gentleman. He was our friend, our teammate, our brother. #pennhillspride @Pitt_FB @AtlantaFalcons” source
Fralic also frequently donated money to teams to help cover hotel and food costs during trips to PIAA championship game.
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