Joe Fortunato - Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame

Joe Fortunato

Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Inductee

Football

Joe Fortunato Mississippi Hall of Fame Inductee

Joe Fortunato Stats, Bio

Born: March 30, 1030

Hometown: Mingo Junction, OH

Year Induction: 1978

College Career

Mississippi State (1949-1952)

  • Intercepted 11 passes in a single season (’50)
  • Athletic Publication All-America (’51)
  • All-SEC (’51)
  • All-South (’51)
  • Rushed an average 86.56 yards per game (’52)
  • Rushed for over 100 yards in four games (’50-’52)

Professional Career

Chicago Bears (1955-1966)

  • Pro Bowl (’59, ‘63, ‘64 ‘65, ‘66)

Did You Know?

Fortunato led the 1952 team in punting with 1,402 yards in a single season. He is also a member of the National Italian Sports Hall of Fame.

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