Hall of Fame
Mel Massucco was one of the best halfbacks in the history of the Holy Cross football program.
At the time of his graduation, he held the Crusaders career (1,598 yards) and single-season (723 yards in 1950) rushing records.
A three-year starter, Massucco served as the captain of the 1951 squad, when he earned All-America and All-East honors after leading the Crusaders to an 8-2 record.
He played in the annual North-South game as a senior and was selected by the Chicago Cardinals in the 1952 National Football League draft, but passed on a playing career to become a coach.
Massucco served as Holy Cross’ head coach for two years, with his 1966 team going 6-3-1. He was previously an assistant coach for 11 years, in addition to serving as hockey coach, a freshman baseball and lacrosse assistant, recruiting coordinator and assistant to the athletic director.
Massucco later served as the head coach at Worcester Polytechnic Institute from 1967-1977, and was a color commentator on Crusader football radio broadcasts.
He passed away on March 23, 2002.
