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Updated at 5:01 a.m., Thursday, June 12, 2008

NFL: Ex-Bills lineman Mitch Frerotte dies at 43

Associated Press

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In this Jan. 26, 1991 file photo, Buffalo Bills lineman Mitch Frerotte, left, and quarterback Jim Kelly clown around during practice before the Super Bowl in Tampa, Fla. Frerotte died unexpectedly at home in Kittanning, Pa., Wednesday June 11, 2008. He was 43.

MARK DUNCAN | Associated Press

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KITTANNING, Pa. — Mitch Frerotte, an offensive lineman who played in three Super Bowls for the Buffalo Bills, has died. He was 43.

He died unexpectedly at home and a cause was not immediately available. His death was confirmed by the Snyder-Crissman Funeral Home in Frerotte's hometown of Kittanning.

Frerotte played four years, including the Bills' Super Bowl seasons of 1990-92, mostly as a reserve and on special teams.

Frerotte played for Penn State from 1983-87 before joining Buffalo. He sustained a career-ending neck injury after joining the Seattle Seahawks for training camp in 1993.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete.