1964 Holy Cross Crusaders football team

The 1964 Holy Cross Crusaders football team was an American football team that represented the College of the Holy Cross as an independent during the 1964 NCAA University Division football season. Eddie Anderson returned for the 15th consecutive year as head coach, his 21st year overall. The team compiled a record of 5–5.[1]

1964 Holy Cross Crusaders football
Conference	Independent
1964 record	5–5
Head coach	Eddie Anderson (21st season)
Captain	John R. Dugan
Home stadium	Fitton Field

1964 NCAA University Division independents football records
	Conf							Overall
Team	W		L		T			W		L		T
No. 3 Notre Dame			–					9	–	1	–	0
Florida State			–					9	–	1	–	1
Colgate			–					7	–	2	–	0
Georgia Tech			–					7	–	3	–	0
Syracuse			–					7	–	4	–	0
Villanova			–					6	–	2	–	0
Boston College			–					6	–	3	–	0
Rutgers			–					6	–	3	–	0
Southern Miss			–					6	–	3	–	0
New Mexico State			–					6	–	4	–	0
Penn State			–					6	–	4	–	0
Memphis State			–					5	–	4	–	0
Utah State			–					5	–	4	–	1
Holy Cross			–					5	–	5	–	0
Buffalo			–					4	–	4	–	1
Colorado State			–					5	–	6	–	0
Air Force			–					4	–	5	–	1
Miami (FL)			–					4	–	5	–	1
Xavier			–					4	–	5	–	1
Army			–					4	–	6	–	0
Idaho			–					4	–	6	–	0
West Texas State			–					4	–	6	–	0
San Jose State			–					4	–	6	–	0
Pittsburgh			–					3	–	5	–	2
Navy			–					3	–	6	–	1
Dayton			–					3	–	7	–	0
Detroit			–					3	–	7	–	0
Boston University			–					2	–	7	–	0
Houston			–					2	–	6	–	1
Texas Western			–					0	–	8	–	2
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 26	Villanova	Fitton Field Worcester, MA	L 0–32	14,000	[2]
October 3	Syracuse	Fitton Field Worcester, MA	L 8–34	12,000	[3]
October 10	Colgate	Fitton Field Worcester, MA	L 0–10	10,000	[4]
October 17	Quantico Marines ^	Fitton Field Worcester, MA	W 16–0		[1]
October 24	at Buffalo	Rotary Field Buffalo, NY	W 20–14	8,136	[5]
October 31	Richmond	Fitton Field Worcester, MA	W 36–22	7,500	[6]
November 7	Massachusetts	Fitton Field Worcester, MA	L 6–25	20,000	[7]
November 14	at Boston University	Boston University Field Boston, MA	W 32–0	7,000	[8]
November 21	Connecticut	Fitton Field Worcester, MA	W 20–6	7,500	[9]
November 28	at Boston College	Alumni Field Chestnut Hill, MA (rivalry)	L 8–10		[1]
Homecoming ^ Family Weekend

Statistical leaders

Statistical leaders for the 1964 Crusaders included:[10]

• Rushing: Jack Lentz, 802 yards and 6 touchdowns on 146 attempts
• Passing: Mike Cunnion, 734 yards, 41 completions and 6 touchdowns on 92 attempts
• Receiving: Dick Kochansky, 144 yards on 15 receptions
• Scoring: Jim Marcellino, 38 points from 6 touchdowns and 1 two-point conversion
• Total offense: Jack Lentz, 973 yards (802 rushing, 171 passing)
• All-purpose yards: Jim Marcellino, 901 yards (365 rushing, 281 returning, 255 receiving)

References

1. "2019 Holy Cross Football Fact Book" (PDF). Worcester, Mass.: College of the Holy Cross. p. 122. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
2. "Untitled". The New York Times. New York, N.Y. Associated Press. September 27, 1964. p. S9.
3. "Rally in Final Half by Syracuse Beats Holy Cross, 34 to 8". The New York Times. New York, N.Y. United Press International. October 4, 1964. p. S6.
4. The Associated Press (October 11, 1964). "Colgate Topples Holy Cross, 10-0". The New York Times. p. S3.
5. "Holy Cross Sets Back Buffalo, 20-14, on 76-Yard Pass Play in 4th Period". The New York Times. New York, N.Y. October 25, 1964. p. S8.
6. "Holy Cross Routs Richmond., 36-22". The New York Times. New York, N.Y. Associated Press. November 1, 1964. p. S6.
7. "Massachusetts Tops Holy Cross". The New York Times. New York, N.Y. Associated Press. November 8, 1964. p. S6.
8. "Holy Cross Sinks Boston U. by 32-0". The New York Times. New York, N.Y. United Press International. November 15, 1964. p. S3.
9. United Press International (November 22, 1964). "Holy Cross Beats Connecticut, 20-6; Gives Coach 201st Victory in His Final Home Game". The New York Times. New York, N.Y. p. S7.
10. "2019 Holy Cross Football Fact Book" (PDF). Worcester, Mass.: College of the Holy Cross. p. 68-70. Retrieved June 15, 2020.