Hall of Fame
Bill McGovern was a four-year starter for the Crusaders at free safety during the early 1980s.
He helped lead the team to an overall record of 31-13-1 during his four years, with Holy Cross claiming the Lambert Cup and making its first-ever appearance in the NCAA Division I-AA playoffs in 1983.
McGovern earned first team All-America honors as a senior, in addition to being named All-New England once and All-ECAC twice.
As a senior captain in 1984, he set a school single-season record and led the nation with 11 interceptions.
McGovern would finish his career with 24 total interceptions, which was tied for the most in Division I-AA history at the time, in addition to totaling 225 tackles and 25 pass breakups.
He went in to coaching following his graduation, spending several years in the collegiate ranks and the National Football League.
McGovern passed away in 2023.
