Holy Cross Athletics

John Collins came to Holy Cross from Cathedral High School in Springfield, Mass., where he was a state and New England champion in the 100 and 220.

At Holy Cross he ran the 100 in a record time of 9.4 and the 220 in 21.2. Collins is the only runner in New England history to have won the 100 and 200 three straight years at the New England Intercollegiate Track Championship. In fact, he lost just one dual meet race - a 220 when he was a sophomore - during his collegiate career.

After graduation, Collins went on to law school at Georgetown University and while there competed for the Sports International Track Club of Washington.  He represented the U.S. in track meets held in Trinidad and Madrid.

This former Crusader of the Year went on to have a successful career as a lawyer.