Frank Cignetti Sr. Age, Height, Cause Of Death, Wife, Children

Hall of Famer Frank Cignetti Sr, who carved out a unique coaching career, including 20 years turning his alma mater Indiana (Pa.) into a Division II power, has died. He was 84.

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.

Frank Cignetti Sr. age

Cignetti was born on October 8, 1937 and died on September 10, 2022 at age 84.

Frank Cignetti Sr. height

Cigetti’s exact height has not been documented but he was very tall.

Frank Cignetti Sr. cause of death

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

Frank Cignetti Sr. wife

Cignetti was married to Marlene. They were married for many years and had four children.

Frank Cignetti Sr. children

Cignetti is survived by his wife Marlene and four children; Frank Cignetti Jr., Curt Cignetti, Lisa Ann Cignetti and Theresa Cignetti.