Hall, who grew up in Sojourner Truth public housing in Detroit, ran high school track for Detroit Pershing, winning the state championship in the 400 m with a time of 47.56 seconds.
A Detroit native from Sojourner Truth public housing, Hall was a standout athlete at Detroit Pershing High School, where he dominated the 400-meter dash, setting a state record with a time of 47.56 seconds.