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Former Patriots running back Joe Bellino dies at 81

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.