Arthur Hunter | Football | Defensive Back | Class of 1993
Arthur Hunter solidified himself as a key member of a dominant Central State Marauder defense from 1986 through the 1989 season.
A graduate of Withrow High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, Hunter arrived to the CSU campus in January of 1986. After being coerced by his friends and members of the football team, Hunter walked on to the team in the spring and immediately impressed the coaching staff, including Hall of Fame head coach Billy Joe.
A 6'0 safety, Hunter went on to become a four-year starter for the Marauders. As a freshman, Hunter was part of a CSU defense that recorded two shutouts (Truman State, Towson) and surrendered just 12.8 points per game propelling the Marauders to an impressive 10-1-1 record. In Hunter's sophomore year, CSU finished 10-1-1 again as the defense recorded one shutout (Kentucky State) and held opponents to 15.5 points per game.
Hunter's best individual seasons came in 1988 and 1989.
Hunter recorded 77 tackles and four interceptions as CSU marched to an 11-2 record with the defense recording one shutout (Arkansas-Pine Bluff) and surrendering 11.6 points per game. For his stellar play as a junior, Hunter was named an NAIA and Black College All-American in 1988.
In 1989, Hunter recorded 53 tackles with five sacks and eight tackles for a loss. CSU finished the season with a 10-3 ledger with the defense setting a school record with seven shutouts (Urbana, West Virginia State, Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Truman, Kentucky State, Lane, Northern Michigan) while allowing a meager 7.4 points per game.
Hunter spent the 1990 preseason with the NFL's Seattle Seahawks and had successful stint with the Birmingham Fire of the World League of American Football.
Earning his degree in business administration from CSU, Hunter returned to his hometown of Cincinnati to open group homes in the area for troubled youth before opening and managing his own gym located in Cincinnati named The Art of Fitness.
