The 2025 Mercer County Hall of Fame Banquet will be held at Avalon at Buhl in Hermitage on Saturday, January 18th at 6:30PM
The 2025 Mercer County Hall of Fame Banquet will be held at Avalon at Buhl in Hermitage on Saturday, January 18th at 6:30PM
Below is a list of our last 12 featured speakers at the Mercer County Hall of Fame Induction Banquets. When more information is available about that speaker, you may click on their name.
We also have a list of some of our most notable speakers.
Greg Pruit
LC Greenwood
Joe Paterno
Boog Powell
Ozzie Newsome
Bob Feller
Keith Wilkes
Tris Speaker
Johnny Majors
Rocky Bleier
Sparky Lyle
Dick Williams
Harrison Dillard
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It's not a Place, but it is a Destination.
A final stop on a journey of courage, determination and excellence. A home for local heroes, those who have thrilled us with talent and guided us with wisdom. Those who have given time, effort, and energy, and above all, shown us a desire for life that transcends sport.
We Welcome Them.
Nominate your favorite Mercer County Athlete for election into the Hall. Click on the button below to fill out our nomination form. You can also fill out a PDF application my clicking on that link in the nomination form page.
The Si Lyman Award, named in honor of the late Si Lyman, a veteran area sports editor and a past inductee of the Mercer County Hall of Fame, is given annually by the Hall of Fame's board of directors. It is awarded to the school district with the highest combined winning percentage for all sports. Click on the button below to see the list of past winners.
The Thomas W. Burns Academic All-Star Awards are presented annually by the Hall of Fame. They are awarded to the senior male and senior female athlete in each school district in Mercer County and Kennedy Catholic High School and the senior male athlete at the George Junior Republic with the highest academic standing. Click on the button below for past winners.
Please click on the button below to request tickets for
the Mercer County Hall of Fame induction ceremony and banquet.