Naval Academy—an exciting little (5 feet 9, 184 pounds) back with unusually large calves that gave him immense acceleration and flashing moves, and the sure hands of a first-rate pass catcher. Joe Bellino : Pos: HB, Career: 35 G, 1 TD, Patriots 1965-1967, born MA 1938, died 2019 Bellino, the diminutive Navy halfback who won the 1960 Heisman Trophy by bouncing off blocks and cutting corners like Herbie the Love Bug, absorbs slaps on the back from a half-dozen buyers as he schmoozes amid the cacophony of auction morning. Joe Bellino strolls bidder's alley, a vintage model in a garage full of almost-new cars. A view of Navy's prize halfback Joe Bellino's legs during a game. He was an all-purpose dynamo for Navy that season on … Over three outstanding seasons with the Winchester football team, Bellino only experienced two losses. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images Joe Bellino won the coveted Heisman Trophy in 1960, the first Navy football player to win the award. Bellino, whose calves were as thick as some men's thighs, had his circulation cut off by the elastic rims at the top of the stockings and his feet had turned blue. Joe Bellino won the coveted Heisman Trophy in 1960, the first Navy football player to win the award. Joe Bellino, who captured the 1960 Heisman Trophy after leading Navy football to an Orange Bowl appearance, died on Thursday at the age of 81. He was a three-sport star at Winchester High (football, baseball, basketball) who reportedly drew recruiting interest from more than 100 colleges. Joe acted like he was just another midshipman.” On Saturday morning, the NAAA issued a press release that paid tribute to Bellino. He … Bellino, whose calves were as thick as some men’s thighs, had his circulation cut off by the elastic rims at the top of the stockings and his feet had turned blue. In 1960 Bellino won the Heisman Trophy playing halfback for the U.S. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. With the Army game yet to come, Joe Bellino has already scored more touchdowns in one season (17) and in one game (4) than any Navy football player ever has. 1960 Heisman winner Joe Bellino dies at 81 By BILL WAGNER The Capital, Annapolis, Md. Apr 5, 2019 Apr 5, 2019 ... Bellino, whose calves were as thick … As an athlete, Joe Bellino was something else.