1957 Holy Cross Crusaders football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1957 Holy Cross Crusaders football Independent 5–3–1 Eddie Anderson Richard H. Surrette 14th Fitton Field The 1957 Holy Cross Crusaders football team was an American football team that represented the College of the Holy Cross as an independent during the 1957 college football season. In its 14th year under head coach Eddie Anderson, the team compiled a 5–3–1 record.2019 Holy Cross Football Fact Book College of the Holy Cross June 15, 2020 121 https://goholycross.com/documents/2019/7/19/19-hc-fb-fb.pdf Worcester, Mass. The team played its home games at Fitton Field on the college's campus in Worcester, Massachusetts. Schedule 1957 AP ^ Family weekend y y September 28 VMI Fitton Field Worcester, MA T 21-21 10,000 Virginia Military Institute Holds Holy Cross Team to Deadlock at Worcester The Associated Press The New York Times New York, N.Y. September 29, 1957 S5 October 5 Dayton Fitton Field Worcester, MA W 32-6 7,000 Holy Cross 32-6 Victor over Flyers Joe Burns October 6, 1957 sect. 3, p. 1 Dayton Daily News Dayton, Ohio Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/68068742/1957-dayton-hc/ October 12 @ Marquette Milwaukee County Stadium Milwaukee, WI W 26-7 9,420 Holy Cross Beats Marquette, 26-7 The Associated Press The New York Times New York, N.Y. October 13, 1957 S3 October 19 Dartmouth<hc> Fitton Field Worcester, MA L 7-14 19,000 Dartmouth's Hot Finish Edges H.C. Ernie Roberts October 20, 1957 44 The Boston Sunday Globe Boston, Mass. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/68071725/1957-dartmouth-hc/ October 26 @ Boston University Boston University Field Boston, MA L 28-35 10,500 B.U. Defeats H.C. in Thriller, 35-28 Bob Holbrook October 27, 1957 53 The Boston Sunday Globe Boston, Mass. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/68132305/1957-boston-hc/ November 3 1957 Quantico Marines Devil Dogs Quantico Marines Fitton Field Worcester, MA W 33-14 7,500 Holy Cross Wallops Quantico Team, 33-14 United Press November 4, 1957 15 The Bridgeport Telegram Bridgeport, Conn. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/68119643/1957-quantico-hc/ November 9 @ Syracuse Archbold Stadium Syracuse, NY W 20-19 15,000 Greene's Passes Edge Syracuse John W. Fox November 10, 1957 1D The Sunday Press Binghamton, N.Y. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/68119834/1957-syracuse-hc/ November 16 Penn State^ Fitton Field Worcester, MA L 10-14 18,000 Penn State Rallies to Top Holy Cross, 14-10 Roy McHugh November 18, 1957 sect. 4, p. 1 The Pittsburgh Press Pittsburgh, Pa. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/68122607/1957-holy-cross-psu/ November 30 Boston College (rivalry) Fitton Field Worcester, MA W 14-0 34,176 Eagles Bow, 14-0; Rally in Second Half by Holy Cross Tops Boston College Michael Strauss The New York Times New York, N.Y. December 1, 1957 S1 Statistical leaders Statistical leaders for the 1957 Crusaders included: Rushing: Dick Surrette, 216 yards and 1 touchdown on 70 attempts Passing: Tom Greene, 1,297 yards, 44 completions and 11 touchdowns on 159 attempts Receiving: Dick Berardino, 420 yards and 4 touchdowns on 22 receptions Scoring: Tom Greene, 45 points on 5 touchdowns and 15 PATs Total offense: Tom Greene, 1,381 yards (1,297 passing, 84 rushing) All-purpose yards: Dick Berardino, 420 yards (all rushing) References Holy Cross Category:Holy Cross Crusaders football seasons Holy Cross Crusaders football