To the varsity football player, selected by his teammates, who has best conducted himself to the advantage of the College in the sense of William Wykeham's phrase, “Manners Makyth Man." Gift of Charles G. Milham 1906 and his wife, Alma Milham.
To the senior football player who, through extraordinary perseverance, has risen above personal disadvantage to contribute measurably to the team. Gift of Lester R. Godwin '30.
To the offensive or defensive lineman, selected by the coaching staff, who exemplifies the high degree of performance, sportsmanship and character exhibited by Gordon P. Bennett '37, captain of the 1936 football team. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Collis '37.
To the senior football player who displays the friendliness, sense of humor, and appreciation of the outdoors that characterized Earl Hamilton, freshman football coach from 1955-65 and varsity backfield coach from 1966 until his death in 1968. The award, from the Earl Hamilton Memorial Fund, is an Orvis fishing rod and engraved case.
To the freshman football player, selected by the football coaching staff, who has made the most outstanding contribution to his team, displays the friendliness, sense of humor, and appreciation of the outdoors that characterized Earl Hamilton, freshman football coach from 1955-65 and varsity backfield coach from 1966 until his death in 1968. The award is made through the Earl Hamilton Memorial Fund.
To a sophomore who made a significant contribution to the success of the varsity football team. Gift of Franklin F. Doten '23 and his wife, Gladys Doten.
To the varsity football player who demonstrates the most improvement through his efforts in the weight room. Gift of John M. Manley '40, a long-time supporter of the football fitness program.
To the varsity player who, judged by his teammates, possesses a genuine zest for life, a strong, upbeat attitude and a sincere desire to win because of his dedication and love for the game, his team and Dartmouth College. These were the qualities personified by Frank Hershey, an assistant coach at Dartmouth from 1981-86 and from 1994 until his death in 1998. Gift of his wife, Pamela Hershey, and daughter, Molly Hershey '98.
To an underclassman on the football team whose character, leadership on campus, high academic standing and performance on the playing field most resembles that of Charles (Stubby) Pearson '42, captain of 1941 football team who died while serving in the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was also captain of basketball and graduated Phi Beta Kappa and valedictorian of his class. Gift of David Little '44 and Peter Little '81.