1954 Holy Cross Crusaders football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1954 Holy Cross Crusaders football Independent 3–7 Eddie Anderson Louis P. Hettinger 11th Fitton Field The 1954 Holy Cross Crusaders football team was an American football team that represented the College of the Holy Cross as an independent during the 1954 college football season. In its 11th year under head coach Eddie Anderson, the team compiled a 3–7 record.2019 Holy Cross Football Fact Book College of the Holy Cross June 15, 2020 https://goholycross.com/documents/2019/7/19/19-hc-fb-fb.pdf Worcester, Mass. The team played its home games at Fitton Field in Worcester, Massachusetts. Schedule September 25 l Dartmouth y Memorial Field Hanover, NH 26–27 9,000 Dartmouth Pass Nips Holy Cross, 27-26 United Press September 26, 1954 S1 The New York Times New York, N.Y. October 2 l 0–18 Colgate Fitton Field Worcester, MA 10,000 Holy Cross Loses, 18-0, to Colgate Tom Fitzgerald October 3, 1954 56 The Boston Sunday Globe Boston, Mass. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67813914/1954-colgate-hc/ October 8 l 20–26 Miami (FL) y Burdine Stadium Miami, FL 32,856 UM Races from Behind to Nip Crusaders, 26-20 Luther Evans October 9, 1954 11A The Miami Herald Miami, Fla. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67815465/1954-miami-hc/ October 16 l 14–19 Marquette Fitton Field Worcester, MA y 10,000 H.C. Loses, 19-14 as Marquette Gets 3 in Fourth Period Clif Keane October 17, 1954 58 The Boston Sunday Globe Boston, Mass. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67817908/1954-marquette-hc/ Attendance figure in Holy Cross Bows, 19-14, to Marquette United Press October 17, 1954 42 Sunday Democrat and Times Davenport, Iowa October 23 w 14–13 Boston University Fitton Field Worcester, MA 12,000 Holy Cross Jolts B.U., 14-13 Ernie Roberts October 24, 1954 46 The Boston Sunday Globe Boston, Mass. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67819819/1954-holy-cross-bu/ October 30 l 20–25 Syracuse y Archbold Stadium Syracuse, NY 20,000 Syracuse Rallies to Whip Holy Cross, 25-20 Bill Reddy October 31, 1954 33 The Post-Standard Syracuse, N.Y. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67820856/1954-syracuse-hc/ November 6 l 7–39 Penn State y New Beaver Field State College, PA 25,397 Lions Crush Holy Cross, 39-7 Carl Hughes November 7, 1954 sect. 4, p. 1 The Pittsburgh Press Pittsburgh, Pa. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67823221/1954-holy-cross-psu/ November 13 w 20–19 Fordham y Polo Grounds New York, NY 13,557 Rams Butt, Can't Kick – Holy Cross Wins, 20-19 Art Smith November 14, 1954 100 Sunday News New York, N.Y. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67853164/1954-fordham-hc/ November 20 w 46–26 Connecticut Fitton Field Worcester, MA Family weekend 5,000 Holy Cross Rallies to Top Scrappy UConn Gang, 46-26 Bud Weeks November 21, 1954 C3 The Bridgeport Sunday Post Bridgeport, Conn. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67856796/1954-uconn-hc/ November 26 l 7–26 Boston College (rivalry) Fenway Park Boston, MA y 40,642 Boston College Rolls Over Crusader Team: Eagles Conclude Finest Season Since Leahy Era The Hartford Courant Hartford, Conn. Frank Keyes November 28, 1954 sect. 3, p. 1 June 16, 2020 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/17520751/boston_college_rolls_over_crusader/ Newspapers.com Statistical leaders Statistical leaders for the 1954 Crusaders included: Rushing: Lou Hettinger, 357 yards and 1 touchdown on 81 attempts Passing: Jack Stephans, 800 yards, 74 completions and 8 touchdowns on 149 attempts Receiving: Bob Dee, 236 yards and 2 touchdowns on 25 receptions Scoring: Bob Rosmario, 48 points on 8 touchdowns Total offense: Jack Stephans, 637 yards (800 passing, minus-163 rushing) All-purpose yards: Lou Hettinger, 613 yards (365 rushing, 248 receiving) References Holy Cross Category:Holy Cross Crusaders football seasons Holy Cross Crusaders football