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Trinidadian footballer (1974–2001) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mickey Trotman (21 October 1974 – 1 October 2001) was a Trinidadian professional footballer who played as a midfielder in the United States with the Dallas Burn, the Miami Fusion and the Rochester Rhinos, as well as representing the Trinidad and Tobago national team. He died in a car crash in Port of Spain on 1 October 2001, at the age of 26.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 21 October 1974 | ||
Place of birth | Trinidad and Tobago | ||
Date of death | 1 October 2001 26) | (aged||
Place of death | Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
1993–1996 | University of Mobile | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1997 | New Orleans Riverboat Gamblers | ||
1998 | Dallas Burn | 27 | (6) |
1999 | Miami Fusion | 3 | (0) |
2000 | Joe Public | ? | (1) |
2001 | Rochester Rhinos | 11 | (0) |
International career | |||
1999–2001 | Trinidad and Tobago | 26 | (5) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
In 1997, Trotman played several late season games with the New Orleans Riverboat Gamblers, a minor league team associated with the Dallas Burn. In 1998, he moved to the Burn.
Mickey made his international debut for the Trinidad and Tobago national team on 6 May 1999, in a Friendly match against South Africa, scoring on his debut in the 24th minute.[1] His most famous goal for T&T was in the 2000 CONCACAF Gold Cup Finals when he scored the Golden goal in the quarterfinals against Costa Rica to send T&T through to the semifinals. His last appearance for T&T before his death was a 2002 FIFA World Cup Qualification match against Mexico on 5 September 2001, when he came on as a 45th-minute substitute.[2] His international career ended with 26 caps and 5 goals [3]
He died in a motor vehicle accident, along with his wife and brother.[4]
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