1. Charles H Ortmann was an American football player who played for the University of Michigan Wolverines from 1948 to 1950 and in the National Football League for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1951 and the Dallas Texans in 1952.
13 Facts About Chuck Ortmann
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Chuck Ortmann turned down offers from the University of Wisconsin and nearby Marquette University, as well as coach Bear Bryant at the University of Kentucky, to attend the University of Michigan and play football for Fritz Crisler.
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Chuck Ortmann was a starter as a sophomore for the undefeated 1948 Michigan Wolverines football team that won the National Championship.
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Chuck Ortmann was inducted into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame on December 31,2009.
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Chuck Ortmann was named an All-Big Ten halfback in 1950 and was third-team All-American.
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Chuck Ortmann was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers as the 20th pick in the 1951 NFL draft and played in all 12 of the Steelers' games in 1951.
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Chuck Ortmann was the Steelers' leading passer in 1951, throwing 56 completions for 671 yards, three touchdowns and 13 interceptions.
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Chuck Ortmann had 327 yards rushing, 62 yards receiving, and 62 yards on an interception return.
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Chuck Ortmann was the Steelers' backup punter, kicking seven times for a 43.1 yard average, including a 72-yard punt.
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Chuck Ortmann was waived by the Steelers after the 1951 season and signed by the Dallas Texans in 1952.
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Chuck Ortmann was married to his high school sweetheart from Milwaukee, Betty Ortmann; they had four children.
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Together with Tom Hoffman, Chuck Ortmann coached both the Churchill Blue Raiders and Glen Ellyn Rams.
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In 2004, Chuck Ortmann was inducted into the University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor.