Hall of Fame
After serving four years as a Navy pilot in WWII, Albert V. Rolland worked for 36 years for Ohio Edison Co. in the Akron, Sandusky, Massillon and Bay, divisions in numerous positions of responsibility. He has been a leader in his communities, serving as president of Goodwill Industries in Sandusky, Akron Host Lions Club and Sandusky Kiwanis; a member of the Sandusky Elks Club and a senior member of the American institute of Electrical Engineers; a life member of both the Am Vets and the Knights of Columbus and in many other key volunteer positions. While he attended Findlay College, Al lettered four years in football as both an offensive center and defensive linebacker. He also played for the University of Iowa Seahawks while in the Navy, and was invited to try out for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1946. Al’s philosophy on the value of sports is that “The participation in all sports taught me that working together as a team, you can accomplish any goal you want to make. Even if it fails, the fact that you made the total effort is enough to carry you through. Teamwork, perseverance and determination are the keys.” Al was married to Rita (Greenland ’42) for 30 years before her death, and has been married to Geraldine (Young) for 17 years. He has three children – Albert, James, Teresa, and a stepson, Lee.
