Bobby Wattigny’s Holy Cross football career began as the backup quarterback for the famed Herman “Butch” Duhe. As a senior Letterman and co-captain, he led the league in passing and received the “Outstanding Back Award.” Wattigny helped lead the Tigers to the 1967 State Championship game versus the Airline Vikings. In a game played in rain and sleet, the Tigers lost 20-7. He was selected to the All-District/All-State teams as a senior, before going on to quarterback two years at University of Southern Mississippi and two at Northwestern State University.


Holy Cross Accolades:
• Three-year Letterman in football
• Co-captain football team 1967
• All-district, All-state 1967
• Outstanding Back Award 1967, Class AAA
• Member of 1967 football team with Holy Cross record for most wins (13) in a season