Alfred E. Fortugno

Alfred “Fred” Fortugno’s passionate participation in and enthusiastic contributions to the sport of polo have spanned four decades. For more than 30 years he has served as USPA Eastern Circuit governor and continued his stewardship of the game by serving on the USPA Nominating, Constitution and Executive Committees.

Fred played in the 1977 U.S. Open Championship and won the Monty Waterbury Cup (1977), the 26-Goal Sunshine League (1972), 16-Goal (1972), the Delegate’s Cup, Bronze Cup, National Copper Cup (1977, 1980, 1990) as well as five Eastern Circuit 12-Goal titles and the Gerald Balding Tournament.

Fred was known for his sportsmanship and encouragement and for being ready with a kind ready word of encouragement, a steady horse or a sympathetic ear. Generations of players credit Fred for starting, mentoring and sustaining their interest in polo.