Ivy Football Association Sixth Ivy Football Association Dinner
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BROWN COLUMBIA CORNELL DARTMOUTH HARVARD PENNSYLVANIA PRINCETON YALE
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Photo: J. Murry Bowden
2011 Honoree
J. Murry Bowden 1971
Growing up in Snyder, Texas, at 5' 11", 185 pounds, Murry Bowden was an undersized, yet strong linebacker whose quickness made him perfect as a roverback in Dartmouth's 5-2-4 defense. His penchant for being all over the field supporting the run, or defending the pass, earned him the title of the "Reckless Rover." His hard-hitting style resulted in both knee and shoulder injuries that required him to wear a specially designed brace to keep his shoulder in place.
Murry was co-captain of an undefeated, untied Dartmouth team in 1970 that won the Ivy League title as the East's best major college team, and led all NCAA Division I teams in defense against scoring with 42 points allowed. It was the last time an Ivy League team finished the season with a national ranking in the top 15. Murry's defense finished the season with a win over Cornell and its great running back Ed Marinaro, who led the nation in rushing. He led Dartmouth to a 28-8 record in his three seasons.
Murry's personal efforts resulted in his selection as a Walter Camp All-America as well as being named to the American Football Coaches Association Kodak All-America team. He became the seventh player from Dartmouth, and the first since 1977, to enter the College Football Hall of Fame in 2003.
After graduating cum laude with a bachelor's degree from Dartmouth, Murry returned to his native Texas, where he received a juris doctorate from the University of Texas Law School, and began a successful career as a real estate entrepreneur and investor. In 1982, Murry co-founded The Hanover Company, a fully integrated Houston real estate investment firm. The firm stands among the most active private real estate companies in the United States, specializing in the development and management of high quality multi-family residential properties. Prior to forming The Hanover Company, he was an attorney in private practice, specializing in real estate and oil and gas transactions.
Murry's community involvement is wide ranging. He has served as President of the Alumni Council of Dartmouth College and as a member of the Dartmouth College Campaign to Excel's Major Gifts Committee. He has been a member of the Executive Committee of the Houston Holocaust Museum, a board member of the Houston Council on Alcohol and Drugs, and a Trust Manager on the board of Weingarten Realty Investors. Murry has also served on the Dartmouth Real Estate Advisory Committe. He is an active supporter of a variety of other charitable organizations throughout Houston.
Murry and his wife Polly reside in Houston and have two sons, Brandt and Jeb, who work and reside in Houston.
2009 Honoree
Jake Crouthamel
Jake won three letters in football and earned All-Ivy honors twice. After receiving his B.A., he signed with the NFL's expansion Dallas Cowboys, and then joined the AFL's Boston Patriots for their first season. In 1961, Jake joined the Navy and got his first exposure to coaching football, and later became assistant football coach at Dartmouth. In 1971, he was named Head Coach, compiling a 41-20-2 record and winning two league titles. In 1978, Jake became Director of Athletics at Syracuse University, a position he held until 2005. Jake helped make Syracuse a nationally competitive athletic program, and played an important role in the formation of the Big East Conference. Jake has served on the NCAA Men's Basketball Committee, chaired the NCAA Football Issues Committee, and was a member of the College Hall of Fame's Honors Court.
2007 Honoree
Reggie Williams
This three-time All-Ivy linebacker and heavyweight wrestling champion overcame a hearing disorder and graduated from Dartmouth in 1976.  He then began an illustrious 14-year career in the NFL with the Cincinnati Bengals, and also held a seat on the Cincinnati City Council.  A three-year starter at linebacker, he remains one of the greats in Dartmouth football history.  As Director of Sports Development for Walt Disney World Resort, he championed Disney's efforts to provide unprecedented sports opportunities for kids of all ages.  He remains involved with many service organizations and projects, including The United Way, the National Consortium for Academics and Sports, Give Kids the World, and the Peter Westbrook Foundation. 
2005 Honoree
Jeffrey R. Immelt
After earning an M.B.A. from Harvard in 1982, Jeff joined General Electric Company, where he has remained since and where in 2001 he was named only the ninth Chairman in all GE's 126-year history, succeeding the legendary Jack Welch.  While at Dartmouth, Jeff played offensive tackle and was a two-year starter and two-year letter winner.  His Big Green teams, considered great running teams, went 6-3 for each of the 1976 and 1977 seasons.
2003 Honoree
Henry M. Paulson, Jr.
Hank recently left his position of Chief Executive Officer of Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., to accept the role of the Secretary of the Treasury under President George W. Bush.  He played offensive tackle at Dartmouth and started every game for the Big Green during his three seasons, contributing as a sophomore to Dartmouth's 1965 undefeated season.  As a senior, Hank was All-Ivy, All-New England, and an All-East first team selection, as well as honorable mention All-American.
2001 Honoree
William H. King, Jr.
A true Southern gentleman, Bill is a Partner with and Vice Chairman of McGuireWoods, a Richmond, Virginia, law firm. He has also served as Chairman of the Dartmouth College Board of Trustees. Still holding some impressive gridiron Dartmouth football records, Bill played quarterback beginning in 1961, and captained the undefeated (9-0) Dartmouth 1962 Ivy Championship team.