On November 12, 2016, the Holy Cross Crusaders will host the Fordham Rams in Yankee Stadium as the two teams compete for the Ram-Crusader Cup. Alumni, friends, students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to support the Crusaders at what is sure to be a memorable experience in New York City.
In addition to the football game, there will be a plethora of events offered for alumni, family, and friends throughout the weekend. Highlights include:
- Cross+Connect NYC Breakfast
- Holy Cross Family Day at the Bronx Zoo
- Walking Tour of the Multi-Ethnic Lower East Side, led by Edward T. O'Donnell '86, associate professor of history
- Joint Service Project with Fordham University
- Oh What a Night (Before)!: Holy Cross Alumni & Friends Gathering
- President's Council Reception (by invitation only)
- Crusader Pre-Game Party in Yankee Stadium’s Delta Club
- Mass at St. Paul the Apostle Parish See a full schedule of events.
For those coming in from out of town, the Official Holy Cross Hotel Headquarters will be the New York Marriott Marquis, located in downtown Manhattan. Discounted rates and booking information can be found here.
The priority deadline for tickets is April 29, which includes a commemorative printed ticket. More information on ticket sales, as well as on the history of the Ram-Crusader Cup, can be found on www.Ram-CrusaderCup.com
About the Ram-Crusader Cup
Dedicated to the memory of Major Frank W. Cavanaugh, a Worcester, Mass. native who served as head football coach at both Holy Cross (1903–1905) and Fordham University (1927–1932), the cup has been contested since 1951, and is jointly sponsored by the Holy Cross Clubs of New York and Long Island. The series between Fordham and Holy Cross was interrupted after the 1954 season when Fordham dropped football, but was resumed in 1990 when the Rams joined the Crusaders as members of the Patriot League.
