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Dan Fortmann. Daniel John Fortmann (April 11, 1916 – May 23, 1995) was an American football guard and linebacker who played for the Chicago Bears in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Colgate Red Raiders.
Career Highlights. Learn More. Legend has it that George Halas, the owner-founder of the Chicago Bears selected Colgate guard Danny Fortmann as his team’s ninth and final pick in the 1936 National Football League Draft because he liked his name.
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- April 11, 1916
May 26, 1995 · Dan Fortmann, an All-Pro guard six times for the powerful Chicago Bears from 1936 through 1943 and the team physician of the Los Angeles Rams from...
Dan Fortmann was a Hall of Fame professional football offensive lineman who played for 8 seasons from 1936 to 1943.In college, Fortmann played for the Colgat...
Fortmann was practically ignored by the pros, who considered the 6-foot, 200 pounder too small. The Chicago Bears chose him in the final round of the draft and paid him $110 a game. He earned All-Pro honors six times in eight years. A Phi Beta Kappa student, Fortmann attained his goal of becoming a physician.
Oct 3, 2018 · Daniel Fortmann ’36 joined the NFL as a starter for the Bears at 19, the same year he enrolled in medical school. His life didn't slow down from there.
