| File:William Fortune.jpg | |
| Date of birth: | October 14, 1897 |
| Place of birth: | Joliet, Illinois |
| Date of death: | March 12, 1947 (aged 49) |
| Career information | |
|---|---|
| Position(s): | Guard, Tackle |
| College: | Michigan |
| Organizations | |
| As player: | |
| 1917–1919 1920 1924–1925 |
Michigan Chicago Cardinals Hammond Pros |
William Peter "Bill" 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[]
- 1917 Michigan Wolverines football team
- 1918 Michigan Wolverines football team
- 1919 Michigan Wolverines football team
References[]
- ↑ Bentley Historical Library Necrology File.
- ↑ "1917 Football Team". University of Michigan, Bentley Historical Library. http://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/fbteam/1917fbt.htm.
- ↑ "1919 Football Team". University of Michigan, Bentley Historical Library. http://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/fbteam/1919fbt.htm.
- ↑ "1918 Football Team". University of Michigan, Bentley Historical Library. http://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/fbteam/1918fbt.htm.
- ↑ "Bill Fortune profile". pro-football-reference.com. http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FortBi20.htm.