Arthur R. Best

Arthur was alway full of energy, he had a smile for every one. Cousin Bill

Art, I remember all the years we swam together for the Gahanna Sea Lions. You were a HUGE part of my childhood and I remember you fondly. I still remember the day you climbed up on the roof of your house and started dancing. Don't remember why, but there it is. Rest in peace, and God keep your family in His hand.

Art, Thank you for your kindness on the sidelines. When the game was going Notre Dame's way, you were just as kind as when it was going the other way. I worked the sidelines and Cartier Field as a kid. Thank you for your positive words gestures on the sidelines. It helped me reach my goals.


Sincerely,

Jim Pettit

Art was unique, a great fun guy, exceptional athlete and free spirit. I'll never forget him walking to class at ND, balancing on the fence wires. He was our generation's Golden Boy & Gipp rolled into one. Farewell #23, you will be missed by all who knew you, or who ever had the joy to watch you play the game of football for the Fighting Irish. Condolences to you family on your great loss.

I was very sad to hear of Art's passing. I remember speaking with him on the phone just a couple of years ago. It is very much like him to not let on that his health wasn't great.
As a classmate and athlete at Hartley, Art and I were always seen as the top athletes in the class. He was such a good athlete, I tried to convince him to give up wrestling as a senior and play basketball, even though he hadn't played since grade school! He could even do pirouettes on the pommel horse,...

Art was a truly gifted athlete …. and he could play a mean game of Euker. Art and I did quite well at ND, taking on all challengers in Cavanaugh Hall (Eric Penick included). He was majoring in Architecture at the time. How he handled the workload, I have no idea. I have fond memories of those years. Thanks Art.

I was a junior at Notre Dame when Art, a sophomore in 1972, got his first varsity carry--a scintillating 56 yard TD. The next week, he got his second carry--an equally impressive 54 yard TD. Not a bad start! What a tremendously talented athlete. He was the talk of campus after those two runs. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends. I wish that I had met him.

Had freshman English at Notre Dame with Art. Could not believe that a star football player could be so personable and down to earth. Prayers go out to all members of his family. Vince Lang, Frankfort, Ky.