Alvin F. "Doggie" Julian (b. April 5, 1901 in Reading, Pennsylvania - d. July 28, 1967) was a well-known college men's basketball coach. He gained legendary status by leading the College of the Holy Cross to the NCAA title in 1947. His team (inclunding later NBA great Bob Cousy) almost repeated this feat in 1948, losing in the semifinals. Julian was engaged by the Boston Celtics after his college success, but he only recorded 47-81 before he was dismissed in 1950. Julian returned to collegiate ranks, coaching the Dartmouth College from 1950 to 1967. April 5 is the 95th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (96th in leap years). ... 1901 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Reading (pronounced red - ing) is the county seat of Berks County, Pennsylvania. ... July 28 is the 209th day (210th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 156 days remaining. ... 1967 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Basketball is very popular in U.S. colleges. ... The College of the Holy Cross is an exclusively undergraduate Jesuit college located in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. It was founded by Benedict Joseph Fenwick, SJ, second Bishop of Boston, after his efforts to found Boston College were thwarted by the citys Protestant civic leaders. ... 1947 was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Bob Cousy (born Robert Cousy, August 9, 1928 in New York City, New York) is a former basketball player, who played guard with the Boston Celtics from 1951 to 1963 and the Cincinnati Royals in the 1969-70 season. ... The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. ... 1950 was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... For other uses of the name Dartmouth, see Dartmouth Dartmouth College is a private university in Hanover, New Hampshire, and a member of the Ivy League. ... 1967 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...