1952 Holy Cross Crusaders baseball team
The 1952 Holy Cross Crusaders baseball team represented the College of the Holy Cross in the 1952 NCAA baseball season. The Crusaders played their home games at Fitton Field. The team was coached by Jack Barry in his 32nd season at Holy Cross.
The Crusaders won the College World Series, defeating the Missouri Tigers in the championship game.
Roster
| 1952 Holy Cross Crusaders roster |
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Pitchers
- Dick Bogdan
- Leo Cadrin
- Mike Cariglia
- Dick Gormley
- Jim Kelly
- Jack Lonergan
- James O'Neill
- Ronnie Perry
- Don Slattery
- Bill Richford
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Infielders
- Paul Brisette
- Jack Concannon
- Fran Dyson
- Hugh French
- Bob Johnson
- Jack Keenan
- Bob Manning
- Frank Matrango
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Outfielders
- Jack Hetherton
- Dick Hogan
- Art Moossmann
- John Summa
- Johnny Turco
Catchers
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Schedule
| 1952 Holy Cross Crusaders Baseball Game Log |
| Regular Season |
April
| Date |
Opponent |
Score |
Overall Record |
| April 19 | Dartmouth | 4-2 | 1-0 |
| April 22 | Brown | 8-6 | 2-0 |
| April 26 | Colgate | 7-3 | 3-0 |
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May
| Date |
Opponent |
Score |
Overall Record |
| May 1 | at Springfield | 9-8 | 4-0 |
| May 3 | Seton Hall | 9-2 | 5-0 |
| May 8 | at Brown | 9-0 | 6-0 |
| May 10 | at Harvard | 3-1 | 7-0 |
| May 17 | Providence | 5-4 | 8-0 |
| May 22 | at Dartmouth | 1-2 | 8-1 |
| May 24 | Harvard | 13-3 | 9-1 |
| May 27 | Trinity | 12-7 | 10-1 |
| May 30 | Boston College | 5-4 | 11-1 |
| May 31 | at Providence | 16-14 | 12-1 |
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June
| Date |
Opponent |
Score |
Overall Record |
| June 4 | Yale | 8-4 | 13-1 |
| June 7 | at Amherst | 7-10 | 13-2 |
| June 9 | at Boston College | 6-4 | 14-2 |
| June 10 | Boston College | 13-3 | 15-2 |
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| Post-Season |
| Date |
Opponent |
Site/Stadium |
Score |
Overall Record |
| June 12 | vs. Western Michigan | Rosenblatt Stadium | 5-1 | 16-2 |
| June 13 | vs. Missouri | Rosenblatt Stadium | 0-1 | 16-3 |
| June 14 | vs. Texas | Rosenblatt Stadium | 2-1 | 17-3 |
| June 15 | vs. Western Michigan | Rosenblatt Stadium | 15-3 | 18-3 |
| June 15 | vs. Penn State | Rosenblatt Stadium | 15-4 | 19-3 |
| June 16 | vs. Missouri | Rosenblatt Stadium | 7-3 | 20-3 |
| June 17 | vs. Missouri | Rosenblatt Stadium | 8-4 | 21-3 |
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Awards and honors
- James O'Neill
References