Elmer Rosenthal, affectionately known as “Rosie” to his legion of students and athletes, came to Buffalo in the 1920’s after attending college in Indiana. He entered Bennett as a young educator, and established a career that spanned from the early 1930’s to 1964. Elmer coached tennis early in his career, then succeeded Lou Montgomery as the Tigers track and Cross Country coach.
A man of superb character and principle, Rosenthal served as an excellent role model for all Bennettonians over the course of his long career. His teams found glory often, and his numerous championship squads of both harrier and thin dads were testimony to his coaching prowess. His less talented teams received the same caring and devoted coaching he gave to his championship teams. Rosie served Bennett well as a teacher, coach and colleague, and will always be remembered favorably by those fortunate enough to have known him.
