1946 Holy Cross Crusaders football team explained

The 1946 Holy Cross Crusaders football team was an American football team that represented the College of the Holy Cross as an independent during the 1946 college football season. In its second year under head coach Ox DaGrosa, the team compiled a 5–4 record.^[1]

The Crusaders led the nation in passing defense, giving up only 53.7 passing yards per game.^[2] They also ranked thirteenth in total defense, allowing 178.8 yards per game.^[3]

Holy Cross was ranked at No. 55 in the final Litkenhous Difference by Score System rankings for 1946.^[4]

The team played its home games at Fitton Field in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Rankings

See also: 1946 NCAA football rankings.

After the season

See main article: 1947 NFL draft. The 1947 NFL Draft was held on December 16, 1946. The following Crusaders were selected.^[5]

12	97	Wally Roberts		Boston Yanks
15	127	Frank Parker		Boston Yanks
18	158			Pittsburgh Steelers
29	273	John Comer		Los Angeles Rams

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2014 Holy Cross Football Fact Book. College of the Holy Cross. June 1, 2020. 122.
2. Book: The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947. A.S. Barnes and Company. W.J. Bingham. 1947. 75.
3. Book: The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide including the Official Rules 1947. A.S. Barnes and Company. W.J. Bingham. 1947. 73.
4. News: Rice Rated Fifth Best, Tennessee 12th by Lit. Dr. E. E. Litkenhous. The Knoxville News-Sentinel. December 15, 1946. B4. Newspapers.com.
5. Web site: 1947 NFL Draft Listing. Pro-Football-Reference.com. November 29, 2020.