1963 Holy Cross Crusaders football team

The 1963 Holy Cross Crusaders football team was an American football team that represented the College of the Holy Cross as an independent during the 1963 NCAA University Division football season. Eddie Anderson returned for the 14th consecutive year as head coach, his 20th year overall. The team compiled a record of 2–6–1.[1]

1963 Holy Cross Crusaders football
ConferenceIndependent
1963 record2–6–1
Head coachEddie Anderson (20th season)
CaptainJon N. Morris
Home stadiumFitton Field
1963 NCAA University Division independents football records
Conf  Overall
TeamW L T  W L T
Memphis State   –    9 –0 –1
No. 4 Pittsburgh   –    9 –1 –0
No. 2 Navy   –    9 –2 –0
Syracuse   –    8 –2 –0
Utah State   –    8 –2 –0
Oregon   –    8 –3 –0
Penn State   –    7 –3 –0
Army   –    7 –3 –0
Air Force   –    7 –4 –0
Boston College   –    6 –3 –0
Buffalo   –    5 –3 –1
Southern Miss   –    5 –3 –1
Idaho   –    5 –4 –0
Villanova   –    5 –4 –0
Oregon State   –    5 –5 –0
San Jose State   –    5 –5 –0
Xavier   –    5 –4 –1
Florida State   –    4 –5 –1
Colgate   –    3 –4 –1
New Mexico State   –    3 –6 –1
Rutgers   –    3 –6 –0
Colorado State   –    3 –7 –0
Louisville   –    3 –7 –0
Miami (FL)   –    3 –7 –0
Texas Western   –    3 –7 –0
Detroit   –    2 –6 –1
Holy Cross   –    2 –6 –1
Notre Dame   –    2 –7 –0
Pacific (CA)   –    2 –8 –0
Houston   –    2 –8 –0
Boston University   –    1 –6 –1
Dayton   –    1 –7 –2
Rankings from AP Poll

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

Schedule
DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 28 Buffalo
  • Fitton Field
  • Worcester, MA
T 6–6 12,000 [2]
October 5 at Syracuse
L 0–48 [1]
October 12 Boston University
  • Fitton Field
  • Worcester, MA
L 6–18 [1]
October 19 at Dartmouth
L 8–13 13,909 [3]
October 26 Quantico Marines ^
  • Fitton Field
  • Worcester, MA
L 6–7 [1]
November 2 at Villanova
L 14–22 [1]
November 9 Virginia Military Institute
  • Fitton Field
  • Worcester, MA
W 14–12 7,500 [4]
November 16 at Penn State
L 14–28 24,200 [5]
November 30 Boston College
  • Fitton Field
  • Worcester, MA (rivalry)
W 9–0 25,000 [6]
  • Homecoming
  • ^ Family Weekend

Statistical leaders

Statistical leaders for the 1963 Crusaders included:[7]

  • Rushing: Jim Marcellino, 406 yards and 1 touchdown on 105 attempts
  • Passing: Fran Coughlin, 486 yards, 36 completions and 3 touchdowns on 79 attempts
  • Receiving: Jim Marcellino, 277 yards and 1 touchdown on 21 receptions
  • Scoring: Fran Coughlin and Jim Gravel (tie), each with 14 points from 2 touchdowns and 1 two-point conversion
  • Total offense: Fran Coughlin, 517 yards (486 passing, 31 rushing)
  • All-purpose yards: Jim Marcellino, 939 yards (406 rushing, 277 receiving, 256 returning)
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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 Pass Ties Buffalo, 6-6". The New York Times. New York, N.Y. Associated Press. September 29, 1963. p. S4.
  3. Strauss, Michael (October 20, 1963). "Dartmouth Downs Holy Cross, 13 to 8". The New York Times. New York, N.Y. p. S1.
  4. "Holy Cross Is 14-12 Victor". The New York Times. New York, N.Y. Associated Press. November 10, 1963. p. S3.
  5. "Penn State Beats Holy Cross, 28-14". The New York Times. New York, N.Y. Associated Press. November 17, 1963. p. S5.
  6. Strauss, Michael (December 1, 1963). "Holy Cross Upsets Boston College, 9 to 0, as Marcellino Gains 128 Yards". The New York Times. New York, N.Y. p. S3.
  7. "2019 Holy Cross Football Fact Book" (PDF). Worcester, Mass.: College of the Holy Cross. p. 68-70. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
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