Trailblazing Darmouth football coach Buddy Teevens dies months after bicycle crash

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Eugene F. "Buddy" Teevens, the longtime Dartmouth football coach and player safety advocate, died on Tuesday.

Teevens sustained injuries after he was his by a vehicle in March while he was riding his bicycle. He died as a result of complications. He was 66. 

No other coach won more game at Dartmouth than Teevens did, going 117-101-2 over his two stints at the helm. Teevens also won five Ivy League titles during his coaching career at his alma mater.

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Dartmouth Big Green head coach Buddy Teevens looks on during the game between the Penn Quakers and the Dartmouth Big Green on Oct. 4, 2019 at Franklin Field in Philadelphia. (Andy Lewis / Getty Images)

In April, the university issued a statement on behalf of Teevens wife, Kirsten, revealing that the former coach's right leg had been amputated.

"We would like to thank everyone for the incredible outpouring of love and support for Buddy. It has been nothing short of amazing and we are so grateful. As Buddy navigates through the healing of his injuries, he is experiencing many positive improvements." a Dartmouth spokesperson said in a statement at a time. "Unfortunately, as a result of the accident, Buddy's right leg was amputated due to the severity of the injury."

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In May, the university named Sammy McCorkle as the interim coach for the 2023 season. Teevens eventually relocated to Boston, where he continued his rehabilitation from the accident.

"Throughout this journey, we consistently relayed the thoughts, memories, and love sent his way," Teevens' family said in a