Harold DeJulio was called “Humble Hal” and was born on October 2, 1924, in Oakland, and attended University High School. In 1943 he enlisted in the United States Navy, served in the South Pacific, and played on the 1943 NIT Championship basketball team for them. After his military service, he attended USF, and played basketball for the Dons. He then went into the insurance business until his retirement 55 years later. In the 1950s, he often volunteered to drive around the younger USF basketball players until they could afford a car.
There were several other boys who did top service, and of whom we had the privilege of getting to know quite well on our flying trip to L.A. last month. Hal DeJulio is the team comedian, and quite a ball player too. The Don traveling squad includes, John Bennington, Don Gieson, George Stefko, Ray Driscoll, Joe McNamee, Hal Dejulio, John Desmond, Ross Giudice, Jack Hanley, Rene Herrerias, Jerry Hickey and Frank Kuzara.
The Dons accuracy from the foul line showed a big improvement, and with the outstanding floor play of Jack Hanley and Hal DeJulio, the Dons kept the Broncs on their toes trying to maintain their small lead during the early stages of the game.
Hal DeJulio has tanked only five field-goals for Don varsity basketball squad. But two of those were responsible, all by their lonesome, for victories. He played only 30 seconds against Bradley, and swished a two-pointer in the last seven seconds for the 60-58 triumph. Against Nevada he scored in the final five seconds to net the Dons a 52-50 victory (TheFoghorn).
