Daniel John Fortmann (born April 11, 1916, in Pearl River, New York, USA; died May 23, 1995) was a professional football player for the Chicago Bears. April 11 is the 101st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (102nd in leap years). ... 1916 is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar) // Events January-February January 1 -The first successful blood transfusion using blood that had been stored and cooled. ... Pearl River is a hamlet (and a census-designated place) located in Rockland County, New York. ... May 23 is the 143rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (144th in leap years). ... 1995 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Conference NFC Division North Founded 1919 Home Field Soldier Field City Chicago, Illinois Colors Navy blue, orange, and white Head Coach Lovie Smith All-Time Record (W-L-T) (At Start of 2005 Season) 660-489-42 (not counting 1919 season) The Chicago Bears are a National Football League team...
A Phi Beta Kappa scholar, Fortmann was the Bears' ninth draft pick in 1936 by owner-founder George Halas as a guard. The Phi Beta Kappa Society is an honor society which considers its mission to be fostering and recognizing excellence in undergraduate liberal arts and sciences. ... 1936 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... George Stanley Halas (February 2, 1895 - October 31, 1983), nicknamed Papa Bear and Mr. ...
At 6’ and weighing 210 pounds, Fortmann who was just 19 years old when he was drafted, appeared to be too small for line play in the NFL.
For seven seasons, Fortmann and Chicago's No. 1 pick in the historic 1936 draft, tackle Joe Stydahar, were a formidable combination on the left side of the powerful Bears line.
From 1936 to 1943, the “Monsters of the Midway” won three NFL championships and took divisional titles on two other occasions, and Fortmann was the top man at his position in pro football.
For seven seasons, Fortmann and Chicago's No. 1 pick in the historic 1936 draft, tackle Joe Stydahar, were a formidable combination on the left side of the powerful Bears line.
Fortmann was a second-team All-Pro his first two seasons and was named to the first team six years in a row, from 1938 through 1943.
Fortmann retired after the 1943 season to begin practice as a surgeon in Los Angeles.
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