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William Jarrel Cross (May 3, 1929 – July 5, 2013) was a professional American football player who played running back for three seasons for the Chicago Cardinals. [1] He finished his career as an all-star in the Interprovincial Rugby Football Union with the Toronto Argonauts in 1954. He died in Canadian, Texas in 2013.
Jul 7, 2013 · 0:04. 0:50. Bill Cross, a Texas Panhandle athletic star known as the Canadian Comet, died Friday in Canadian. The former professional football player, West Texas State University athlete and ...
- RUSSELL ANGLIN
The Toronto Argonauts Football Club is saddened to learn that former RB Bill Cross has passed away in Canadian Texas. He was 84 years old. Cross, who played one season for the Argonauts in 1954 was known as the “Canadian Comet,” a moniker he received for his athletic ability and running skills while standing just 5-foot-6.
3 days ago · Story Links Bill McGovern '85, an All-American defensive back for the Holy Cross football team and a member of the Varsity Club Hall of Fame, has been named to the 2025 ballot for the College Football Hall of Fame, as announced this week by the National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame.
Billy Cross was born on May 3, 1929. Where was Billy Cross born? Billy Cross was born in Fry, TX. How tall was Billy Cross? Billy Cross was 5-6 (168 cm) tall. How much did Billy Cross weigh when playing? Billy Cross weighed 151 lbs (68 kg) when playing. Is Billy Cross in the Hall of Fame? Billy Cross has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.
- May 3, 1929
As a senior on WT’s exceptional 10-1 football team in 1950, Cross – only 145 pounds and “just a freckle over 5-5” in height – ran for 1,197 yards for an average of 9.2 yards a carry. From 1947 to 1950, he became the Buffs’ all-time leading rusher with 2,474 steps until Mercury Morris broke his record in 1968.
3 days ago · Former Holy Cross football player Bill McGovern '85, a standout defensive back and member of the Varsity Club Hall of Fame, has been nominated for the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame ballot by the National Football Foundation. By the Numbers. McGovern led the Holy Cross football team to a 31-13-1 record during his four years.
