1959 Boston College Eagles football team
The 1959 Boston College Eagles football team represented Boston College during the 1959 NCAA University Division football season. The Eagles were led by ninth-year head coach Mike Holovak and played their home games at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. At the conclusion of a 5–4 season, Holovak was fired as head coach.[2] He posted a record of 49–29–3 in his nine seasons at Boston College.
| 1959 Boston College Eagles football | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Independent |
| 1959 record | 5–4 |
| Head coach | Mike Holovak (9th season) |
| Captain | Frank Casey[1] |
| Home stadium | Alumni Stadium |
Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 19 | Navy | L 8–24 | 23,000 | |
| September 26 | at No. 7 Army | L 8–44 | 22,500 | |
| October 10 | Villanova |
| W 39–6 | 13,000 |
| October 17 | Dartmouth |
| W 35–12 | 17,000 |
| October 25 | Marquette |
| W 16–0 | 17,000 |
| October 30 | at Detroit | W 21–9 | 15,305 | |
| November 7 | Pittsburgh |
| L 14–22 | 13,000 |
| November 14 | at Boston University |
| L 7–26 | 21,000 |
| November 29 | at Holy Cross | W 14–0 | 23,000 | |
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References
- 2016 Boston College football media guide. p. 181.
- Hoobing, Bob (December 4, 1959). "Holovak Fired by Boston College". The Washington Post. p. D9.
- "1959 Boston College Eagles Schedule and Results". Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
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