Frank Anthony Rose served as the 20th president of The University of Alabama during a time of significant turmoil. His work is known in two contexts, the hiring of football coach Paul W. Bryant and the desegregation of The University of Alabama. Little is known about Rose and his life experiences that helped develop him as successful administrator. There is a greater context to his administrative career and accomplishments outside of these two events. Rose was a native southerner and trained minister with strong communication skills and an inherent feel for politics. He was very successful as an administrator and was guided by a deep sense of moral leadership. This study explored Rose’s life to develop a better understanding of the leadership traits he developed and the contributions he provided to education. Using historical and archival research, this study explored the life and contributions of Frank Anthony Rose from his birth in 1920 until his death in 1991. The purpose of the study was to provide a vision of the leadership abilities that he possessed, the issues he encountered, and the accomplishments he achieved as an educational leader.