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Joseph Arbena

Central, South Carolina

Jul 29, 1939 – Oct 25, 2013 (Age 74)

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BORN
July 29, 1939
DIED
October 25, 2013
AGE
74
LOCATION
Central, South Carolina

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Dr. Joseph Luther Arbena (1939-2013) Professor Emeritus of History at Clemson University from 1965-2006 passed away on October 25, 2013 at his home in Clemson, SC. A graduate of George Washington University (B.A.,1961) and from The University of Virginia (PhD,1970), he spent most of his career...

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I am deeply sorry to hear of the passing of Professor Joseph Arbena, who is the true pioneer in the field of Latin American sport history. Unfortunately I was not able to get acquainted personally with him in the present life, but I would like to thank him for the great works he has done since it is on his legacy that we younger historians on the field construct our own studies. I believe it is a duty for our generation to continue with his project of Annotated Bibliography on Latin American...

Shunsuke Matsuo

December 19, 2013 | Tokyo, Japan

A wonderful person has left this world. I will always always remember him. I send my heart to Mrs. Arbena.

María Graciela Rodríguez

December 11, 2013 | Buenos Aires-Argentina

Joe was a great colleague and gentleman who followed me as editor of the Journal of Sport History. His passing is a big loss for historic scholarship, not to mention his beloved family. God Bless.

Steve Riess

Steven Riess

December 11, 2013 | Skokie, IL

I am truly saddened by the passing of Prof. Arbena. I worked with him briefly in 2010-2011 and kept in touch since. He was always very friendly, professional, and insightful. His legacy in the history of sport in Latin America will be eternal. It was my sincere privilege to have met him and received his support. Que descanse en paz el muy querido y admirado Profesor Dr. Don José Arbena.

Antonio Sotomayor

December 10, 2013 | Urbana, IL

Dr. Arbena blessed us with his knowledge and love of learning. Condolences from my heart to the heart of Mrs. Arbena and family for your loss.

January Keck

October 29, 2013 | West Union, SC

Scott,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your father. May the Lord give you peace & comfort during this strenuous time. Praying for you.

Joe Elmer

October 28, 2013 | Greenville, SC

Dr. Arbena sounds like a special man who lived a full and enriched life. My heart felt condolences to Mrs. Arbena and the entire family for their loss.

Jeff Crim

October 28, 2013 | Boiling Springs, SC

Dr. Arbena was so kind to my ESOL students who were preparing a history project. They told him his Spanish was wonderful to hear since it like being back in Mexico talking with their favorite teachers. His legacy of students that he assisted in learning is so long and filled with success stories that it is an example for all teachers.
Linda F. Hardin
Tanglewood Middle School
Greenville, SC

Linda Hardin

October 27, 2013 | Greenville, SC

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