Art MartoriMartori previously served as President of USA Wrestling (1992-94) during which the team won its first World team title in freestyle wrestling and U.S. Olympic Freestyle Wrestling Team Leader. As a student-athlete, he won the Western Athletic Conference title in 1965.
He is a member of the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame and was awarded the Gold Star by FILA, the international governing body of wrestling. In order to give back to up-and-coming young wrestlers, Martori started Sunkist Kids in 1976 to give opportunities, resources, and funding for U.S. Olympic hopefuls.
"Sun Devil wrestling is privileged to count Art Martori among our friends, and we are proud to count him among our alumni. He helps to provide well-prepared student-athletes and to inspire competitors of character. Art sets the bar high and motivates others to reach higher still," Jones continues.
The Alumni Service Award recognizes distinguished, exemplary, and extraordinary service to Arizona State University and the Alumni Association by an alumnus/alumna.
The award will be presented during halftime at ASU's Homecoming football game on Saturday, Oct. 22 vs. Washington State at 7 p.m.
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