Navy gridiron great Joe Bellino passes away

The New England Patriots say Heisman Trophy winner Joe Bellino has died.

Bellino died on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at the age of 81.

The Navy halfback was nicknamed the “Winchester Rifle,” after his suburban Boston hometown.

In 1960 he became the first Navy player to win the Heisman.

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