William Fortune
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Born: | Joliet, Illinois, U.S. | October 14, 1897
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Died: | March 12, 1947 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | (aged 49)
Career information | |
Position(s) | Guard, tackle |
College | Michigan |
Career history | |
As player | |
1917–1919 | Michigan |
1920 | Chicago Cardinals |
1924–1925 | Hammond Pros |
Career highlights and awards | |
William Peter Fortune (October 14, 1897 – March 12, 1947)[1] was an American football player. He played guard and tackle for the Michigan Wolverines football team from 1917 to 1919.[2][3] He was a member of the 1918 Michigan Wolverines football team that finished the season undefeated and has been recognized as the national championship team of 1918.[4] He later played professional football for the Chicago Cardinals in 1920 and the Hammond Pros from 1924 to 1925.[5]
See also
[edit]- 1917 Michigan Wolverines football team
- 1918 Michigan Wolverines football team
- 1919 Michigan Wolverines football team
References
[edit]- ^ Bentley Historical Library Necrology File.
- ^ "1917 Football Team". University of Michigan, Bentley Historical Library.
- ^ "1919 Football Team". University of Michigan, Bentley Historical Library.
- ^ "1918 Football Team". University of Michigan, Bentley Historical Library.
- ^ "Bill Fortune profile". pro-football-reference.com.