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          Fulvio Chester Forte Jr. (August 7, – May 18, ) was an American television director and sports radio talk show host.!

          Chet Forte first captivated audiences on the court as a college basketball star and, throughout a three-decade career as producer/director, never let them.

        1. Forte passed away in May of at the age of 60 after a heart attack.
        2. Fulvio Chester Forte Jr. (August 7, – May 18, ) was an American television director and sports radio talk show host.
        3. Forte, who left ABC in early , said he lost upward of $4 million as a sports and casino gambler, betting on as many as 70 college and pro games in a single.
        4. He gained fame as the celebrated ABC sports director who helped to launch Monday Night Football.

          5. Chet Forte

          American sports media personality (1935–1996)

          Born(1935-08-07)August 7, 1935
          Hackensack, New Jersey, U.S.
          DiedMay 18, 1996(1996-05-18) (aged 60)
          San Diego, California, U.S.
          Listed height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
          Listed weight145 lb (66 kg)
          High schoolHackensack
          (Hackensack, New Jersey)
          CollegeColumbia (1954–1957)
          NBA draft1957: 7th round, 49th overall pick
          Selected by the Cincinnati Royals
          PositionPoint guard
          Number40
          1957College All-Stars
          1957–1959Williamsport Billies
          Stats at Basketball Reference 

          Fulvio Chester Forte Jr. (August 7, 1935 – May 18, 1996) was an American televisiondirector and sports radio talk show host.

          He was also a standout college basketball player for Columbia and was the UPI Player of the Year in 1956–57. After dabbling in semi-pro leagues, he moved on to work in broadcasting. He was hired by ABC in 1963, where he worked for 25 years.[1&#