Alphonse William Hoptowit (September 7, 1915 – April 6, 1981), nicknamed "Hoppy" and "Tonto", was an American football tackle who played four seasons with the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL).
[2] Hoptowit was also a member of the Newark Bears of the American Association.
[4] Hoptowit was selected by the Cleveland Rams with the 91st pick in the 1938 NFL draft.
[5] He played two seasons of rugby in Canada prior to joining the Chicago Bears.
[8] Hoptowit later played in 41 games, starting nineteen, for the Chicago Bears from 1942 to 1945.