5'6"  10st.
b. Londonderry  17 November 1925
d. Londonderry 13 June 2006
 

Debut  31 January 1948 (22y 75d) Final Game 27 October 1956 (30y 344d)
First Goal 7 February 1948 Final Goal 6 October 1956
CAREER: Foyle Harps;Glentoran;Derry City;Blackburn Rovers Nov'47 (£3,000);Tranmere Rovers Aug'57[39-6]; Cork Hibernians (Eire) Sep'58;Coleraine-May’60.
INTERNATIONALS    Northern Ireland 3 apps 1 gl
’50 v Sco.’51 v Eng.’55 v Wal 1gl.
 

FL        287 apps  73 gls  3g 2
FAC       15 apps    1 gl
Total   302 apps 74 gls  et 30m
Strike rate 368m
LC          7 apps   2 gls  et 30m

The capture of Crossan  was one of the most astute pieces of business the club ever performed. Although he was permitted a gradual introduction to first team football the club obtained a player of scintillating ability. His quick feet could dance through the tightest defences, he had stamina and although his  shooting was regarded as a weakness he was still proficient enough to score 18 league  goals in a season. He also scored some of the most magical  solo  goals  the club has ever witnessed, elaborate efforts where he took on opponents for the sheer thrill of dribbling past them. Sometimes whimsical he never gained  recognition in his own country gaining just three international caps, less than his young brother John, who seldom looked as good a player. A father of nine he died in 2006 after a long illness.