Dan Fortmann
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| Dan Fortmann | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | April 11, 1916 |
| Place of birth | Pearl River, New York |
| Date of death | May 23, 1995 |
| Position(s) | Offensive lineman |
| College | Colgate |
| NFL Draft | 1936 / Round 9/ Pick 78 |
| Honors | NFL 1930s All-Decade Team |
| Statistics | |
| Team(s) | |
| 1936-1943 | Chicago Bears |
| College Hall of Fame | |
| Pro Football Hall of Fame, 1965 | |
Daniel John Fortmann (April 11, 1916 - May 23, 1995) was a professional football player for the Chicago Bears. He attended Colgate University.
A Phi Beta Kappa scholar, Fortmann was the Bears' ninth draft pick in 1936 by owner-founder George Halas as a guard. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1965.
Fortmann was also a doctor.
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Pro Football Hall of Fame: Member - Dan Fortmann
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