John Dromo (July 7, 1916 – September 29, 1992) was an American

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coach. He served as the head basketball coach at the

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from 1967 to 1971. From 1942 to 1947, Dromo served as coach of "nearly everything" at St. Xavier High School in

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. In 1948, Dromo joined the staff at Louisville as an assistant coach for both football and basketball. For 17 years, he served under

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. Upon Hickman's retirement, Dromo assumed the position of head coach. During his four-year tenure, he achieved a 68–23 record. During the 1970–71 season, he suffered a heart attack and subsequently retired; he was succeeded by

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. Dromo died in 1992.

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