1955 Holy Cross Crusaders football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1955 Holy Cross Crusaders football Independent 6–4 Eddie Anderson James L. Buonopane 12th Fitton Field The 1955 Holy Cross Crusaders football team was an American football team that represented the College of the Holy Cross as an independent program during the 1955 college football season. In its 12th year under head coach Eddie Anderson, the team compiled a 6–4 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 home games at Fitton Field on campus in Worcester, Massachusetts. Schedule 1955 AP y y y ^ Family weekend September 24 Temple Fitton Field Worcester, MA W 42–7 5,000 Holy Cross Tops Temple, 42 to 7; Stephans Registers Twice and Passes for Third Crusader Tally at Worcester The New York Times New York, N.Y. September 25, 1955 S10 October 1 @ Dartmouth Memorial Field Hanover, NH W 29–21 Crusaders Down Dartmouth, 29-21 The New York Times Associated Press New York, N.Y. October 2, 1955 S1 October 8 @ Colgate Colgate Athletic Field Hamilton, NY W 15-14 6,000 Smithers Star as H.C. Outlasts Colgate 15-14 Clif Keane October 9, 1955 45 The Boston Sunday Globe Boston, Mass. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67905955/1955-colgate-hc/ October 16 1955 Quantico Marines Devil Dogs Quantico Marines Fitton Field Worcester, MA W 7-0 8,000 Holy Cross Remains Unbeaten, Tops Quantico 7-0 Clif Keane October 17, 1955 11 The Boston Daily Globe Boston, Mass. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67907439/1955-quantico-hc/ October 22 Boston University^ Fitton Field Worcester, MA W 20-12 17,000 Holy Cross Tramples B.U., 20-12 Ernie Roberts October 23, 1955 44 The Boston Sunday Globe Boston, Mass. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67907793/1955-boston-hc/ October 29 Syracuse<hc> Fitton Field Worcester, MA L 9-49 24,000 Syracuse Crushes Crusaders Bob Hoobing October 30, 1955 1D Democrat and Chronicle Rochester, N.Y. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67909168/1955-syracuse-hc/ November 6 Dayton Fitton Field Worcester, MA W 13-7 17,000 Holy Cross Defeats Dayton by 13-7 Margin Jim Taylor November 7, 1955 6 Journal Herald Dayton, Ohio Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67911099/1955-dayton-hc/ November 12 @ Marquette Marquette Stadium Milwaukee, WI L 6-18 8,500 Holy Cross Is Upset, 18 to 6, by Marquette Robert Cromie November 13, 1955 sect. 2, p. 4 Chicago Sunday Tribune Chicago, Ill. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67911454/1955-marquette-hc/ November 19 @ Connecticut Memorial Stadium Storrs, CT L 0-6 5,000 Connecticut Tops Holy Cross By 6-0; Huskies Score First Victory Over Crusaders on King's Second-Period Plunge The New York Times New York, N.Y. November 20, 1955 S3 November 26 v Boston College (rivalry) Fenway Park Boston, MA L 7-26 37,235 Holy Cross Bows to Eagles' Team Michael Strauss The New York Times New York, N.Y. November 27, 1955 223 Statistical leaders Statistical leaders for the 1955 Crusaders included: Rushing: Dick Surrette, 286 yards on 69 attempts Passing: Jack Stephans, 554 yards, 35 completions and 5 touchdowns on 89 attempts Receiving: Carlin Lynch, 290 yards and 2 touchdowns on 23 receptions Scoring: Dave Hohl, 42 points on 12 PATs Total offense: Jack Stephans, 653 yards (554 passing, 99 rushing) All-purpose yards: Dave Hohl, 180 yards (214 receiving, 180 rushing) References Holy Cross Category:Holy Cross Crusaders football seasons Holy Cross Crusaders football