Bill McArthur - Coaching

In 35 years of coaching (always as head coach) at Western Oregon State College (1947-1982), Bill McArthur compiled an outstanding record of 181 victories, 115 losses and 7 ties for a .609 average. Bill ranks fourth among the nation’s winningest small college coaches. As a tribute to his career, Dr. McArthur was inducted into the District 2 Coaches Hall of Fame in 1973 and the National NAIA Hall of Fame in 1983. In addition, WOSC dedicated its football field to Bill in 1980, renaming it McArthur Field. Bill currently consults at the high school level and resides in Monmouth.