Bryan Pata
American football player, Miami Hurricanes
Born
August 12th, 1984
40 years ago
Died
November 7th, 2006
18 years ago — 22 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college football at the University of Miami, where he was a key defensive player for the Miami Hurricanes. Contributed to the team's success during his tenure and was recognized for outstanding performance on the field. Pata's football career was cut short by his untimely death in 2006, which raised discussions on athlete safety and support.
Played for the Miami Hurricanes
Contributed to the team's defense
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