In the fifth decade after the most notable accomplishment of his athletic career, Salem restaurateur Bob Rotanz continues to enjoy the rewards.
Rotanz, who recently was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, was the guest speaker Monday night at the monthly meeting of the Roanoke Valley Sports Club.
For those who were unfamiliar with his playing career going back to the 1970s, it was Rotanz who scored the winning goal in Roanoke’s 14-13 victory at Hobart in what was the Division II championship game in 1978.
Goals are a rarity for defensemen and, for Rotanz, the game-winner was only his second goal of the season.