After the Rams posted a dismal 3-6 mark in 1948 during his sophomore year, Larry Higgins had an explosive junior season, helping the Maroon to a much improved 5-3 record in 1949. Higgins led the Rams in rushing with 446 yards, gaining 4.1 yards per carry and scoring eight touchdowns. His 48 points tied Alan Pfiefer for the team lead in that category. Higgins was also a key player the following year when the Maroon produced a sterling 8-1 record, with wins over the Eagles of Boston College, city rival NYU, and the Mountaineers of West Virginia.
Billy Hill
 
William Hill was Fordham's king of the hill whenever he took to the mound for the Rams, posting a career 18-4 record. In 1973, he won six out of seven decisions, including a no-hitter vs. St. Peter's and a win over Seton Hall, a perennial eastern power. He also earned first-team All-Metro Conference accolades. At Fordham's 1976 Block F Dinner, he was awarded the Terence J. O'Donnell memorial award, given to the student-athlete who best exemplifies sportsmanship, loyalty, dedication, and self-discipline. Hill finished out his Fordham playing days by setting a school record for career ERA (2.28).
 
Upon graduation, he played two years of minor league ball with the Montreal Expos organization.