Joe Fortunato

Full Name: Joseph Francis Fortunato	Primary Position: FB/LB
Height/Weight: 6' 0"/225	College: Virginia Military Institute, Mississippi State University
Birthdate: March 28, 1930	High School: Mingo Junction (OH)
Birthplace: Mingo Junction, Ohio
Pro Experience: 12 years

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Joe Fortunato (Joseph Francis Fortunato) was born on March 28, 1930 in Mingo Junction, Ohio. After going to high school at Mingo Junction (OH), Fortunato attended Mississippi State University and Virginia Military Institute. Fortunato made his professional debut in the NFL in 1955 with the Chicago Bears. He played for the Chicago Bears for his entire 12 year career.

Most people believe that 1956 was Joe Fortunato's best year, as he ran back an interception for a touchdown.

year	team	league	games	INT	YDS	LNG	TD
1955	CHI	NFL	12	0	0	0	0
1956	CHI	NFL	12	2	30	27t	1
1957	CHI	NFL	12	0	0	0	0
1958	CHI	NFL	12	1	5	5	0
1959	CHI	NFL	12	2	10	6	0
1960	CHI	NFL	12	0	0	0	0
1961	CHI	NFL	14	3	34	16	0
1962	CHI	NFL	14	3	44	36	0
1963	CHI	NFL	14	2	30	19	0
1964	CHI	NFL	13	0	0	0	0
1965	CHI	NFL	14	2	0	0	0
1966	CHI	NFL	14	1	3	3	0
12 year NFL career			155	16	156	0	1

year	team	league	games	ATT	YDS	AVG	TD	LNG
1955	CHI	NFL	12	0	0	0	0	0
1956	CHI	NFL	12	0	0	0	0	0
1957	CHI	NFL	12	2	-9	-4.5	1	1t
1958	CHI	NFL	12	0	0	0	0	0
1959	CHI	NFL	12	0	0	0	0	0
1960	CHI	NFL	12	0	0	0	0	0
1961	CHI	NFL	14	0	0	0	0	0
1962	CHI	NFL	14	0	0	0	0	0
1963	CHI	NFL	14	0	0	0	0	0
1964	CHI	NFL	13	0	0	0	0	0
1965	CHI	NFL	14	0	0	0	0	0
1966	CHI	NFL	14	0	0	0	0	0
12 year NFL career			155	2	-9	-4.5	1	0

year	team	league	games	TOT	OPR	YDS	TD
1955	CHI	NFL	12	0	1	0	0
1956	CHI	NFL	12	0	2	0	0
1957	CHI	NFL	12	1	3	9	0
1958	CHI	NFL	12	0	1	0	0
1959	CHI	NFL	12	0	3	0	0
1960	CHI	NFL	12	0	0	0	0
1961	CHI	NFL	14	0	1	0	0
1962	CHI	NFL	14	0	0	0	0
1963	CHI	NFL	14	0	3	7	0
1964	CHI	NFL	13	0	2	0	0
1965	CHI	NFL	14	0	3	3	0
1966	CHI	NFL	14	0	3	24	1
12 year NFL career			155	1	22	43	1

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