Holy Cross Athletics

Ed Dinneen was one of Holy Cross’ best tennis players and served as captain of the 1920 team. He also served as manager of that team and scheduled for the first time some of the best teams in the East, including powers Yale and Harvard.

Soon after entering Holy Cross, Dinneen quickly developed into an outstanding tennis player and became college champion by winning the largest tennis tourney in school history, beating a field of 94. He was also the donor of the Edward Killeen Memorial Trophy, emblematic of the college tennis championship.

In addition, Dinneen was a recognized authority on the history of Holy Cross athletics and a major organizer in the Varsity Club, having served as secretary for many years. He was also honored in 1970 by HC with the “In Hoc Signo” award for long and meritorious alumni services.

Dinneen passed away in 1980.