Rhodes Athletic Hall of Fame
Accomplished golfer, student leader, innovative business executive, distinguished and engaged alumnus, great friend, devoted husband and father—Arnie Pittman possesses all of these attributes, and more.
During Arnie’s golf career, Southwestern had unprecedented success on the links. He and his teammates won College Athletic Conference (CAC) titles in 1964 and 1967, and they were runners-up in 1965 and 1966. As a sophomore, Arnie was the medalist in the 1966 CAC tournament. The low round of his career was a six under par 66 at Jackson Country Club in a Lynx win over Union, and perhaps his most unusual round was against Centre in Danville, Kentucky, when he fired an even par 72, carding 6 bogeys, 6 pars and 6 birdies. Arnie served as the team captain his junior and senior years.
Mentored by Dr. Ralph Hon and Dean Charles Diehl, Arnie was extremely involved as a student leader while at Southwestern. He served as president of the Interfraternity Council and the ATO fraternity. He was selected to Who’s Who of American Colleges and Universities and tapped for Omicron Delta Kappa.
Arnie has continued to lead and give to his alma mater by serving in numerous alumni capacities since his graduation in 1967. One of Memphis’ most dynamic business leaders, Arnie founded Pittman and Associates in 1980, and grew the company to be one of the Mid-South’s most successful health insurance claims administrators. Arnie has been a great friend to Rhodes for more than 20 years through his wise counsel on matters of quality and affordable health care for faculty and staff.
Arnie was an outstanding student and golfer, but he’s been an even better alumnus, as he’s given his time, talent and treasure to Rhodes. In recognition of his skills on the golf course and loyalty and service to his alma mater, Rhodes is honored to induct ARNOLD HEY PITTMAN into the Rhodes Athletic Hall of Fame this 21st day of October, 2011.
