| Year: | 1956 |
| Team: | Holy Cross Crusaders |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Independent |
| Record: | 5–3–1 |
| Head Coach: | Eddie Anderson |
| Captain: | Richard J. Arcand |
| Hc Year: | 13th |
| Stadium: | Fitton Field |
The 1956 Holy Cross Crusaders football team was an American football team that represented the College of the Holy Cross as an independent during the 1956 college football season. In its 13th year under head coach Eddie Anderson, the team compiled a 5–3–1 record.[1] The team played its home games at Fitton Field on the college's campus in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Statistical leaders for the 1956 Crusaders included:[1]