Bob Rotanz
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- Class of:
- 1978
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- Induction Class of:
- 1988
Bob Rotanz is one of two players in the rich history of the Roanoke’s men’s lacrosse team to earn National Player of the Year honors. Several have earned an individual position award, but Rotanz’s Player of the Year honor in 1978 remained the only such award in team until Keating’s honor in 2006. He was also captain of the 1978 South Squad in the North/South All-Star Game. He led the Maroons in groundballs that season as well.
Although his skill was best displayed on the defensive end of the field, Rotanz may be best remembered in Roanoke history as the player who scored the game-winning goal in the 1978 national championship contest. Rotanz, who is still a big supporter of the Maroon program, was a three-time All-American during his time in a Maroon uniform. He was the 1978 Paul Griffin and RC Male Athlete of the Year award winner. For his efforts on the field, Rotanz had his jersey retired.
Rotanz owns Mac & Bob’s restaurant in Salem.
