The Ram–Crusader Cup is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the annual football game between the Fordham Rams and the Holy Cross Crusaders.

The summer camp counselor approached his boss and suggested inaugurating a trophy in honor of Major Frank Cavanaugh.

Danowski, who had captained Cavanaugh's last team while a quarterback for the Rams, looked forward to the trophy game and enthusiastically predicted Fordham would “pin back the ears” of the Crusaders.

John Cavanaugh, son of the Hall of Fame coach, later made the post-game trophy presentation to Holy Cross.

They also lead the all-time series 34–25–2 which dates back to 1902, a year before Cavanaugh began patrolling Holy Cross’ sidelines.