Senate Resolution 1172 honors William Arthur III for his induction into the Rome Sports Hall of Fame on July 27, 2025.

Senate Resolution 1172 honors William Arthur III, a native of Rome, New York, and a graduate of Rome Free Academy, for his induction into the Rome Sports Hall of Fame on July 27, 2025. Arthur was a standout three-sport athlete in football, baseball, and swimming during the mid-1960s. He excelled as a fullback, linebacker, and punter, contributing to an undefeated season in 1965. Arthur also earned the Anthony "Slim" Mezza Award for academic excellence. After college, he returned to Rome, teaching and coaching at RFA, mentoring student-athletes, and giving back to the community.

Senate Resolution 1172 honors William Arthur III for his induction into the Rome Sports Hall of Fame on July 27, 2025.

Senate Resolution 1172 honors William Arthur III, a native of Rome, New York, and a graduate of Rome Free Academy, for his induction into the Rome Sports Hall of Fame on July 27, 2025. Arthur was a standout three-sport athlete in football, baseball, and swimming during the mid-1960s. He excelled as a fullback, linebacker, and punter, contributing to an undefeated season in 1965. Arthur also earned the Anthony "Slim" Mezza Award for academic excellence. After college, he returned to Rome, teaching and coaching at RFA, mentoring student-athletes, and giving back to the community.