University of San Francisco Athletics

As is the case with all classes of the modern era, the roster of 43s athletes finds football stars predominating. It is here that the greatest number of Hilltop gladiators have participated - have covered themselves with glory and fame.

The Roll Call of senior gridders is indeed an imposing one, for it embraces such names as Vic Ramus, Billy Russo, Ray Gennette, Bus McKnight, Bill Taylor, John Cavalero, Harry Muns, Jim Tonge, Ben Petrini, Bill Moore, Clayton Coleman and Joe Connolly (TheDon).

Connolly, a native of Oakland, graduated in Business in 1943 and entered the U.S. Navy.