Longtime Dartmouth head soccer coach Buddy Teevens died on Tuesday at the age of 66 on account of accidents suffered in a bicycle accident in March.
Teevens was injured when his bike was hit by a pickup truck in Florida. Teevens’ proper leg needed to be amputated after the accident. He additionally suffered spinal wire accidents.
A former quarterback, Teevens was the Ivy League Player of the Year in 1978 after main Dartmouth to the Ivy League title. He later turned a soccer coach and is Dartmouth’s all-time chief in teaching wins with a 117-101-2 report.
In addition to teaching at Dartmouth from 1987 to 1991, then 2005 till his dying, Teevens coached Tulane from 1992-1996 and went 10-46 over 5 seasons. He additionally coached Stanford from 2002-2004 and went 10-23.
Teevens additionally served as a coach at the annual Manning Passing Academy. He was recognized for his work to cut back concussions in soccer.
“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 household mentioned in an announcement. “Throughout this journey, we persistently relayed the ideas, recollections, and love despatched his method. Your kindness and letters of encouragement didn’t go unnoticed and had been vastly appreciated by each Buddy and our household.
“We are confident and take comfort in the fact that he passed away knowing how much he was loved and admired.”
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