[6] Napolitano's college career at the University of San Francisco was interrupted by World War II and in 1943, he joined the United States Coast Guard.

[16] In April 1948, he helped the Lakers win the World Professional Basketball Tournament, defeating the New York Renaissance 75–71 in the title game, behind George Mikans 40 points.

[21] He was a bar manager and owner[22] for several years and later worked as a bartender at Original Joe's in San Francisco.

[23] On June 22, 1997, Napolitano and his wife, Pauline, were killed in a mobile home fire in Pacheco, California.

[23] This biographical article relating to a United States basketball player, coach, or other figure born in the 1920s is a stub.