Football trailblazer and Dartmouth legend Buddy Teevens died on Tuesday, six months after sustaining serious injuries from a bicycle accident, the school announced. He was 66 years old.
“Our family is heartbroken to inform you that our beloved ‘coach’ has peacefully passed away surrounded by family. Unfortunately, the injuries he sustained proved too challenging for even him to overcome,” the Teevens family said in a statement. “Throughout this journey, we consistently relayed the thoughts, memories, and love sent his way. Your kindness and letters of encouragement did not go unnoticed and were greatly appreciated by both Buddy and our family.”
“We are confident and take comfort in the fact that he passed away knowing how much he was loved and admired.”
Teevens is survived by his wife, Kirsten, their children Lindsay and Buddy Jr., and their four grandchildren. He had been an integral part of the Dartmouth community for most of his life, first as a prolific player and then as the head coach, serving two stints that stretched nearly 25 total years.
“This is tragic news for Dartmouth and the entire football world,” Dartmouth president Sian Leah Beilock and athletic director Mike Harrity said in an email sent to the school community. “Buddy not only was…
