William Fortune

For the American businessman, journalist, and civic leader, see William Fortune (businessman).

William Fortune
Born:(1897-10-14)October 14, 1897
Joliet, Illinois, U.S.
Died:March 12, 1947(1947-03-12) (aged 49)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Guard, tackle
CollegeMichigan
Career history
As player
1917–1919Michigan
1920Chicago Cardinals
1924–1925Hammond 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

References

  1. ^ Bentley Historical Library Necrology File.
  2. ^ "1917 Football Team". University of Michigan, Bentley Historical Library.
  3. ^ "1919 Football Team". University of Michigan, Bentley Historical Library.
  4. ^ "1918 Football Team". University of Michigan, Bentley Historical Library.
  5. ^ "Bill Fortune profile". pro-football-reference.com.