Johnny Turco

John Baptist Turco (January 28, 1930 – March 24, 1960) was an American athlete who played football and baseball at the College of the Holy Cross.

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

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

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

[16] After his baseball career ended, Turco returned to Walpole, Massachusetts, where he worked in the insurance business.