10 Facts About Johnny Turco

John Baptist Turco was an American athlete who played football and baseball at the College of the Holy Cross.

Johnny Turco was a member of the Holy Cross Crusaders baseball team that won the 1952 College World Series.

Johnny Turco's three receiving touchdowns against Brown was a school record until 1993.

Johnny Turco was awarded the Captain Edward T O'Melia Trophy as the contest's most outstanding player.

Johnny Turco led the team in all-purpose yards, kick return yards, punt return yards, and receptions and set a school record for most touchdowns, receiving touchdowns, and points scored in a season.

In 1951, Johnny Turco again led the team in all-purpose yards and 10 touchdowns.

Johnny Turco scored the North's only touchdown in a 35 to 7 loss.

Johnny Turco finished his career with 15 receiving touchdowns and 29 touchdowns, both school records until they were broken by Gordie Lockbaum.

Johnny Turco was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 22nd round of the 1952 NFL draft, but opted to pursue a career in baseball.

In 1952, Johnny Turco helped lead the Crusaders baseball team to its first College World Series championship.