Frank Cignetti Sr. Cause Of Death

Frank Cignetti Sr., an American football player and coach has died at age 84.

Cignetti’s eldest son Frank Cignetti Jr, currently the offensive coordinator at Pittsburgh Panthers., wrote in a post on his verified Twitter account on Saturday, Sept. 10;

“So Proud to be your son, player & assistant. You are my Hero, Love You So Much ❤️”

So Proud to be your son, player & assistant. You are my Hero, Love You So Much ❤️🙏 pic.twitter.com/RUXB5l9beu

— Frank Cignetti Jr. (@FrankCignetti) September 10, 2022

What was Frank Cignetti Sr.’s cause of death? There was no word on the cause of death.

Cignetti attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), and played college football and college basketball for the IUP Crimson Hawks.

He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 1960 and earned a master’s degree from IUP in 1965.

Cignetti served as the head football coach at West Virginia University from 1976 to 1979 and at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, compiling a career college football record of 199–77–1.

Cignetti led the IUP Indians to the title game of the NCAA Division II Football Championship in 1990 and 1993.

He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a coach in 2013.

Cignetti is survived by his wife Marlene and four children.