Mickey Trotman

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.

Mickey Trotman

Personal information
Date of birth	(1974-10-21)21 October 1974
Place of birth	Trinidad and Tobago
Date of death	1 October 2001(2001-10-01) (aged 26)
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

Club career

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.

International career

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]

Death

He died in a motor vehicle accident, along with his wife and brother.^[4]