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1955 Holy Cross Crusaders football team
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.
| 1955 Holy Cross Crusaders football |
|---|
| Independent |
| 6–4 |
| Eddie Anderson (12th season) |
| James L. Buonopane |
| 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.
The team played home games at Fitton Field on campus in Worcester, Massachusetts.
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 24 | Temple | Fitton FieldWorcester, MA | W 42–7 | 5,000 | |
| October 1 | at Dartmouth | Memorial FieldHanover, NH | W 29–21 | ||
| October 8 | at Colgate | Colgate Athletic FieldHamilton, NY | W 15–14 | 6,000 | |
| October 16 | Quantico Marines | Fitton FieldWorcester, MA | W 7–0 | 8,000 | |
| October 22 | Boston University^ | Fitton FieldWorcester, MA | W 20–12 | 17,000 | |
| October 29 | Syracuse | Fitton FieldWorcester, MA | L 9–49 | 24,000 | |
| November 6 | Dayton | Fitton FieldWorcester, MA | W 13–7 | 17,000 | |
| November 12 | at Marquette | Marquette StadiumMilwaukee, WI | L 6–18 | 8,500 | |
| November 19 | at Connecticut | Memorial StadiumStorrs, CT | L 0–6 | 5,000 | |
| November 26 | vs. Boston College | Fenway ParkBoston, MA (rivalry) | L 7–26 | 37,235 | |
| Homecoming^ Family weekend |
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)
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