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.

These may look back upon a four-year period that saw them start their collegiate football career in the year climaxed by the Dons' first win over the St. Mary's Gaels, and wind it up with the highest scoring season in University of San Francisco pigskin history. The rooter will remember such highlights as Billy Russo's 83-yard scoring effort against the Santa Clara Colts in 1939, Vic Ramus twisting runs from the right half spot, Willie Taylor's spectacular pass-catching accomplishments. It was Ramus who was the first member of the class to win his major block letter award; while Bill Moore netted the honor of being the only one to earn his Frosh numerals in two sports (TheDon).

William Moore played four sports for the Dons. Following graduation  in Economics in 1943, he entered the U.S. Marines.