Dartmouth College Athletics

Peter M. Fahey (H)

Induction:
1999
Class:
1968

Peter Fahey’s athletic experience at Dartmouth was nurtured under the tutelage of four of the Green’s finest coaches. During the 1990s, his appreciation of the athletic experience was sustained by the achievements of his two sons, Peter Jr. ’94, a midfielder and captain of the 1994 men’s lacrosse team that ranked 18th in the nation, and Mike ’97, a four-year letter winner as a lacrosse defenseman.

It was this experience as parents that played a part in the decision by Peter and Helen Fahey to make the leadership gift that joined with one from Don Scully ’49, an All-American in lacrosse (and a Wearer of the Green), to build and endow Scully-Fahey Field, the artificial turf facility on Chase Field that became the home for men’s and women’s lacrosse as well as field hockey initially.

When he wasn’t working toward three degrees — one from Dartmouth and two from Thayer School — Fahey played basketball for three coaches who are Wearers of the Green — Doggie Julian and Dave Gavitt as well as Tony Lupien who coaches Fahey’s freshman team. In addition, he competed as a high jumper under the watchful eye of Ellie Noyes for three seasons.

After graduating from Dartmouth, Fahey worked as a scientist and in manufacturing. He received an MBA from Harvard in 1975 and launched a career with the investment banking firm of Goldman Sachs that continued until his retirement in 1993.

In 1994, Fahey was elected an Alumni Trustee of Dartmouth. This leadership role caps a long record of service to the college. In addition to continuing executive involvement with the Class of 1968, he is also an overseer of Thayer School and The Hopkins Center.

Peter Fahey’s experience with Dartmouth athletics is like many others: He was a good athlete who became a great fan. And, like many others the experience is a family affair.