George Herbert LaFrance III (born September 24, 1965 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is a former Arena Football League Offensive Specialist. In a playing career lasting twelve years, he played for the Detroit Drive (1988-1993), the Tampa Bay Storm (1994-1999), and the New Jersey Red Dogs (2000). In 2002 he served as General Manager of the San Diego Riptide.[1]
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LaFrance attended Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas, where he played as a wide receiver for two years.[2]
LaFrance is in the AFL Hall Of Fame, and in ArenaBowl IX, wearing #25 for the Storm, became the only player to ever win ArenaBowl MVP 3 times. LaFrance is the career leader in Tampa Bay Storm all-purpose yards with 'over 20,000. At one time the great George LaFrance held over 30 records.
On July 24, 1999, the Tampa Bay Storm come out victorious for the 100th time in franchise history with a 52-48 win over the San Jose SaberCats, however this contest will be remembered as LaFrance's final game as a member of the Storm.
LaFrance is currently Athletic Director at Diné College in Tsaile, Arizona.[3]