Chuck Ealey (1978) - Hall of Fame - University of Toledo Athletics

Chuck Ealey

Induction:
1978
Class:
1971

An elusive quarterback, Chuck Ealey led the Rockets to three consecutive undefeated seasons, going 35-0 as starting quarterback, a record that still stands to this day. He led the Rockets to three consecutive Mid-American Conference titles as well as three Tangerine Bowl victories. In 1971, Ealey’s senior season, he was named first-team All-American by the Football News, second-team All-American by the United Press International and third-team All-American by the Associated Press. Ealey was the first football player in the MAC history ever to be considered for the Heisman Trophy, finishing eighth in the voting in 1971. Ealey played professional football in the Canadian Football League, leading Hamilton to the Grey Cup in his rookie season in 1972. He retired from professional football in 1978.