Holy Cross Athletics

Steve Gannon was a standout member of the defense for the Holy Cross football team during the late 1970s.

He earned first team All-ECAC honors during his senior year, in addition to receiving the Davitt Award as the team’s top defensive lineman.

As a senior Gannon led the team with 143 tackles, the most in recorded school history at the time.

During his junior year in 1978, Gannon helped lead the Crusaders to an overall record of 7-4, including victories over Air Force, Army and Boston College.