Arnie Ferrin Scholarship Endowment


Arnie Ferrin Scholarship Endowment

One of the most decorated players in Utah men’s basketball history, Ferrin is the only four-time All-American in the history of the program, earning the distinction in each season played (1944, ’45, ’47 and ’48).
 
This scholarship endowment, named in Arnie’s memory, benefits both the men’s and women’s basketball programs.

 

The Ogden, Utah, native helped lead Utah to national championships in 1944 and 1947, and is enshrined in the Utah Athletics Hall of Fame, the Utah Sports Hall of Fame and the National College Basketball Hall of Fame. His jersey number 22 is retired by the University.
 
Ferrin would later serve as Utah’s athletics director from 1976 until his retirement in 1985. He had returned to the Salt Lake City campus as assistant to the Vice President for University Relations in 1974 and served in that role for two years before accepting the athletics director position. In his tenure, Utah won 10 team national championships and 15 conference championships.
 
“Arnie Ferrin will forever be remembered not only as one of the most accomplished Utah athletes of all-time, but as a treasured member of the University of Utah family,” said Director of Athletics Mark Harlan. “He made a lasting impact far beyond his athletics accomplishments, serving as athletics director for nine years and remaining a proud Utah Ute as he continued to support our athletics programs year after year. On a personal note, he was so kind to me and always there for helpful advice. I will miss him dearly. Our thoughts are with his family and the entire University of Utah family.”

 
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