Chuck Ealey is finally getting his Hall call.
On Monday, the decorated former Toledo quarterback was announced as one of 21 members of the College Football Hall of Fame’s 2022 class. Ealey, one of the first great Black quarterbacks in college football, was 35-0 as a starter from 1969 to 1971, leading the Rockets to three consecutive undefeated seasons, three Mid-American Conference championships, three Tangerine Bowl victories, and three top-20 national rankings.
“I was thrilled when I heard the news. It’s been a long time coming,” Ealey said. “I’m grateful to the selection committee, to the University of Toledo, and to everybody who supported my candidacy for the Hall of Fame.