Members
Inductee
PORTOLESE, TONY “DOC”
PORTOLESE, TONY “DOC”
Born on May 21, 1934
Mishawaka, IN
March 20, 2020.
Inducted On
May 18, 2012
Location Inducted
South Bend, IN
Region Number
2
Penn
Merit - Athletic Trainer
Mishawaka
1953
Ball State University 1957; Ball State University MA
1958
Due to polio at the age of 7, was unable to participate in physical activities; dedicated his career to keeping others physically and mentally healthy and able to play sports, particularly football; retired in 2000, but continued to assist at Penn HS when needed; served as an industrial arts teacher at Penn High School.
Merit Contributor - Athletic Trainer: Athletic trainer at Mishawaka HS 4 years, Ball State University 4 years, and Penn High School, Mishawaka, 40 years.
Athletic Trainer Honors: Received the State of Indiana Athletic Trainers Association Award.
Athletic Trainer Honors: Received the State of Indiana Athletic Trainers Association Award.
