Joe Bellino, the Winchester native who won the 1960 Heisman Trophy at Navy and played three seasons for the Patriots, died Thursday. He was 81.
The #Patriots are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former New England RB Joe Bellino: https://t.co/ZK3JFt6otW pic.twitter.com/1SCRJP0jDl
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) March 29, 2019
Bellino was a standout three-sport athlete at Winchester High School before attending the US Naval Academy. He played halfback and defensive back for the Midshipmen, becoming one of three Heisman Trophy winners from Navy.