Born November 28, 1915 in Fairview, Alabama, Hulsey was head basketball coach and assistant football coach at DeKalb County High School from 1946 to 1955. He compiled a record of 160-36 and never had a losing season. His teams won five county championships in basketball and were runner-up in the Eighth District TOurnament four times. His team won one game in the Alabama State Tournament, losing to the tournament runner-up. He became principal of DeKalb County High in 1957.
