Athletics Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 2000
- Class:
- 1960
As a member of the 1958 Sun Bowl Cardinal football team, Elmer Collina played both offense and defense. By way of Pennsylvania, from Fort Union Prep School, he arrived at UofL where he excelled on the playing field as a running back and defensive back. Collina lettered in both football and track from 1955-1960. In track, he competed in the 100- and 200-yard dashes as well as the broad jump.
Collina received his Bachelor of Science in Economics in 1960 from the university's College of Arts and Sciences. After graduation, he became a teacher at Butler High School in Louisville. While teaching, Collina's love of football did not subside as he became a coach in 1960. He continued to coach for thirteen years and won a state football championship in 1970. He also served as Butler's golf and track coach. Collina became athletic director at Butler High School in 1975, and he was elected as President of the Jefferson County Football Coaches Association. Collina retired from teaching in 1991.
