i suppose his team is part of the hall of fame, which means he is, too.
This is what Gemini says:
"Y
es, the 1970 Dartmouth football team is represented in the Wearers of the Green, Dartmouth’s version of an athletic Hall of Fame.
While the program typically inducts individuals, several key members of that legendary undefeated squad and the team's overall legacy are core parts of the "Wearers" roster.
Key Inductees from the 1970 Team
Because the 1970 team is considered one of the greatest in Ivy League history (finishing 9–0, winning the
Lambert Trophy, and ranking
#14 in the nation), many of its stars met the criteria for induction (All-Americans, All-Ivy honors, or professional play). Notable Wearers from that era include:
Murry Bowden ’71: The captain and star linebacker (and College Football Hall of Famer).
Jim Chasey ’71: The standout quarterback of the undefeated season.
Bob Blackman: The legendary head coach who led the 1970 team before moving to Illinois.
Reggie Williams ’76: Though he played shortly after, he is one of the most famous football "Wearers" and maintains the 1970s era of dominance.
Why They Qualify
The Wearers of the Green was established in 1984 to honor athletes who achieve specific milestones. The 1970 team is heavily represented because:
They were Ivy League Champions.
They won the Lambert-Meadowlands Trophy (signifying the best team in the East).
Multiple players earned
All-American or
First Team All-Ivy honors.
Did You Know?
The 1970 team was so dominant they outscored their opponents
311 to 42 over the nine-game season, including
five shutouts."
"
Yes, the 1970 Dartmouth football team is one of the most prominent groups featured in the Wearers of the Green, which is Dartmouth’s official athletic hall of fame.
However, there is a small distinction in how they are "in" it:
1. Individual Inductions (The "Wearers")
The 1970 team is legendary because so many of its individual players met the strict criteria for induction. To be a "Wearer of the Green," an athlete usually must be an All-American, a national champion, a major league professional, or a record-breaker.
Key 1970 team members who are individually inducted include:
Murry Bowden '71: Inducted as an All-American and College Football Hall of Famer.
- Willie Bogan '71: Inducted for his professional career in the NFL.
- Jim Chasey '71: Inducted for his exceptional career as the team's quarterback.
- Coach Bob Blackman: Inducted for his legendary coaching record.
2. Team Recognition
While "Wearers of the Green" primarily inducts individuals,
the 1970 Team is frequently honored as a collective unit during Hall of Fame events and anniversaries. Because they finished
9-0, won the
Lambert Trophy (naming them the best team in the East), and were the last Ivy League team to finish in the
Top 15 of the AP Poll, they are often used as the "gold standard" for what it means to be a Wearer of the Green.
Summary
- Is the 1970 team a "Wearer of the Green"? Yes, through its individual stars and its status as one of the greatest teams in the college's history.
- Is it an "All-Athletic" team? No, "Wearers of the Green" is the Hall of Fame for all sports (skiing, rowing, hockey, etc.). The 1970 football team is just one (very famous) part of that Hall of Fame."