In April 1943, the Green Bay Packers selected Bob Forte in the 11th round with the 98th overall pick of the National Football League draft.
Forte was a versatile halfback and defensive back from the University of Arkansas, who earned seven varsity letters in three sports: three in football, three in baseball, and one in basketball.
The 6-foot, 199-pound Forte was a standout on the Razorbacks' football team that went 3-7 overall and 0-6 in the Southwest Conference (now the SEC) in 1942. He earned all-conference honors and was invited to the College All-Star Game in Chicago.