The 2025 Mercer County Hall of Fame Banquet will be held at Avalon at Buhl in Hermitage on Saturday, January 18th at 6:30PM

PAST SPEAKERS

Below is a list of our last 10 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.

2022
Lanny Frattare
2021
No Speaker
2020
Gene Collier
2019
Dick Ambrose
2018
Jon Kolb
2017
Jim Leyland
2016
Jim Tressel
2015
Charlie Batch
2014
Tim Neverett
2013
Bruce Drennan

Notable Past Speakers

Greg Pruit
LC Greenwood
Joe Paterno
Boog Powell
Ozzie Newsome
Bob Feller

Keith Wilkes
Tris Speaker
JohnnyMajors
Rock Bleier
Sparky Lyle
Dick Williams
Harrison Dillard

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THE HONOR

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 an Athlete

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.

Sy Lyman Award

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.

Academic All-Stars

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.

TICKET REQUESTS

Please click on the button below to request tickets for
the Mercer County Hall of Fame induction ceremony and banquet.

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