John Dromo

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John Dromo (died September 29, 1992) is best known as head coach for the Louisville Cardinals men's basketball team from 1967 - 1971.

In 1948, Dromo joined the staff at the University of Louisville as an assistant coach for both football and basketball. For 17 years, he served under Bernard Hickman. Upon Hickman's retirement, Dromo assumed the position of head coach. During his four-year tenure, he achieved a 68-23 record.[1] During the 1970-1971 season, he suffered a heart attack and subsequently retired.

He died in 1992.

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  1. ^ Coaching Records at the University of Louisville
Preceded by
Bernard Hickman		 University of Louisville
Head Basketball Coach
1967–1971		 Succeeded by
Denny Crum
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