1962 Holy Cross Crusaders football team

The 1962 Holy Cross Crusaders football team was an American football team that represented the College of the Holy Cross as an independent during the 1962 NCAA University Division football season. Eddie Anderson returned for the 13th consecutive year as head coach, his 19th year overall. The team compiled a record of 6–4.[1]

1962 Holy Cross Crusaders football
Conference	Independent
1962 record	6–4
Head coach	Eddie Anderson (19th season)
Captains	Thomas Hennessey Dennis Golden
Home stadium	Fitton Field

1962 NCAA University Division independents football records
	Conf							Overall
Team	W		L		T			W		L		T
Memphis State			–					8	–	1	–	0
Oregon State			–					9	–	2	–	0
No. 9 Penn State			–					9	–	2	–	0
West Texas State			–					9	–	2	–	0
Boston College			–					8	–	2	–	0
Utah State			–					8	–	2	–	0
Villanova			–					7	–	3	–	0
Buffalo			–					6	–	3	–	0
Oregon			–					6	–	3	–	1
Houston			–					7	–	4	–	0
Miami (FL)			–					7	–	4	–	0
Army			–					6	–	4	–	0
Holy Cross			–					6	–	4	–	0
Louisville			–					6	–	4	–	0
Xavier			–					6	–	4	–	0
Florida State			–					4	–	3	–	3
Air Force			–					5	–	5	–	0
Montana			–					5	–	5	–	0
Navy			–					5	–	5	–	0
Notre Dame			–					5	–	5	–	0
Pacific (CA)			–					5	–	5	–	0
Pittsburgh			–					5	–	5	–	0
Rutgers			–					5	–	5	–	0
Syracuse			–					5	–	5	–	0
Texas Western			–					4	–	5	–	0
New Mexico State			–					4	–	6	–	0
Colgate			–					3	–	5	–	1
Idaho			–					2	–	6	–	1
San Jose State			–					2	–	8	–	1
Boston University			–					2	–	7	–	0
Dayton			–					2	–	8	–	0
Detroit			–					1	–	8	–	0
Hardin–Simmons			–					1	–	9	–	0
Colorado State			–					0	–	10	–	0
Rankings from AP Poll

All home games were played at Fitton Field on the Holy Cross campus in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Schedule

Date	Opponent	Site	Result	Attendance	Source
September 29	Buffalo	Fitton Field Worcester, MA	W 16–6	12,000	[2]
October 6	at Colgate	Colgate Athletic Field Hamilton, NY	W 22–0	7,500	[3]
October 13	at Harvard	Harvard Stadium Boston, MA	W 34–20	23,000	[4]
October 20	at Dartmouth	Memorial Field Hanover, NH	L 0–10	13,909	[5]
October 27	Syracuse	Fitton Field Worcester, MA	L 20–30	20,000	[6]
November 3	at Dayton	Baujan Field Dayton, OH	W 36–14	7,750	[7]
November 10	Virginia Military Institute ^	Fitton Field Worcester, MA	W 20–14	10,000	[8]
November 17	Penn State	Fitton Field Worcester, MA	L 20–48	20,000	[9]
November 24	Connecticut	Fitton Field Worcester, MA	W 34–16		[1]
December 1	at Boston College	Alumni Stadium Chestnut Hill, MA (rivalry)	L 12–48	27,000	[10]
Homecoming ^ Family Weekend

Statistical leaders

Statistical leaders for the 1962 Crusaders included:[11]

• Rushing: Pat McCarthy, 454 yards and 12 touchdowns on 148 attempts
• Passing: Pat McCarthy, 1,267 yards, 85 completions and 8 touchdowns on 194 attempts
• Receiving: Al Snyder, 716 yards and 6 touchdowns on 41 receptions
• Scoring: Pat McCarthy, 80 points from 12 touchdowns and 4 two-point conversions
• Total offense: Pat McCarthy, 1,721 yards (1,267 passing, 454 rushing)
• All-purpose yards: Al Snyder, 1,116 yards (716 receiving, 237 rushing, 163 returning)

References

1. "2019 Holy Cross Football Fact Book" (PDF). Worcester, Mass.: College of the Holy Cross. p. 122. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
2. "Holy Cross Tops Buffalo by 16 to 6". The New York Times. New York, N.Y. United Press International. September 30, 1962. p. S9.
3. "Holy Cross Beats Colgate, 22 to 0". The New York Times. New York, N.Y. United Press International. October 7, 1962. p. S5.
4. White, Gordon S., Jr. (October 14, 1962). "Holy Cross, Attacking Behind a Heavy Line, Sends Harvard to a 34-20 Loss". The New York Times. New York, N.Y. p. S3.
5. Werder, Lincoln A. (October 21, 1962). "Long Run Helps Dartmouth Beat Holy Cross, 10-0". The New York Times. New York, N.Y. p. S1.
6. Strauss, Michael (October 28, 1962). "Syracuse Downs Holy Cross, 30-20". The New York Times. New York, N.Y. p. S1.
7. "Holy Cross Sinks Dayton, 36-14". The New York Times. New York, N.Y. United Press International. November 4, 1962. p. S5.
8. "Holy Cross Downs V.M.I. Eleven, 20-14". The New York Times. New York, N.Y. United Press International. November 11, 1962. p. S2.
9. White, Gordon S., Jr. (November 18, 1962). "Penn State Routs Holy Cross, 48-20". The New York Times. New York, N.Y. p. S1.
10. McGowen, Deane (December 2, 1962). "Eagles Set Back Holy Cross, 48-12". The New York Times. New York, N.Y. p. S1.
11. "2019 Holy Cross Football Fact Book" (PDF). Worcester, Mass.: College of the Holy Cross. p. 68-70. Retrieved June 15, 2020.