Aldo Forte
American football player (1918–2007)
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Aldo John Forte (January 20, 1918 – August 29, 2007) was a guard and an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) who played for the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, and the Green Bay Packers.[1] Forte played collegiate ball at the University of Montana before being drafted into the NFL by the Chicago Bears in the 21st round of the 1939 NFL draft.[2] He played professionally for five seasons before retiring in 1947.[3]
BornJanuary 20, 1918
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedAugust 29, 2007 (aged 89)
Palm City, Florida, U.S.
Palm City, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
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| Positions | Guard Tackle | ||||||||
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| Born | January 20, 1918 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | August 29, 2007 (aged 89) Palm City, Florida, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 213 lb (97 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Chicago (IL) Fenger Academy | ||||||||
| College | Montana | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1939: 21st round, 191st overall pick | ||||||||
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After retiring, Forte served as a longtime offensive line coach for the Detroit Lions from 1950 to 1965.[4] He died in Palm City, Florida in 2007.[5][6]
