Bo Orlando

Football

Bo Orlando, a native of Berwick, Pa., was the heart of the Mountaineer secondary from 1985-88.

Co-captain of the 1988 team that went undefeated during the regular season, Orlando earned NEA/World Book first team All-America honors, honorable mention Associated Press All-America honors and first team AP All-East.

Orlando finished his career with 173 total tackles, five interceptions, four pass break ups, six tackles for loss and one quarterback sack. He ran back one of the longest interceptions in Mountaineer history for 84 yards against East Carolina in 1987.

Orlando was named co-recipient of the 1988 Gridiron Gladiator Award, the 1987 Ideal Mountaineer and was named to the WVU all-time team from 1980-89.


  • Position: Safety
  • Hometown: Berwick, Pa.
  • Inducted into WVU Hall of Fame: 2012