Butler County Sports Hall of Fame
The Butler County Sports Hall of Fame began in 1966 when a group of local business men decided to have a going away dinner for a local baseball official who was going to umpire for Major League Baseball. His name was Eddie Vargo. Eddie went on to have a long time major league career From that small farewell dinner the Butler Area Sports Hall of Fame was created. Over the years numerous athletes have been inducted into the Hall of Fame.
2026 Brad Mueller
Brad Mueller (2026) A 2003 Mars graduate, Brad Mueller competed as a football running back and on the track & field team. Mueller was the eighth player in WPIAL...
2026 Jeff Schnur
Jeff Schnur (2026) A 1972 Butler graduate, Jeff Schnur competed in soccer and track & field. In high school, Schnur set a school record for the mile run. Schnur...
2026 Jence Rhoads
Melinda Rhoads (2026) A 2007 Slippery Rock High School graduate, Jence Rhoads played basketball, soccer and handball. In basketball, Rhoads led her team to one District 10 title. She...
2026 Kelly Coffield
Kelly Coffield (2026) A 1995 Knoch graduate, Kelly Coffield competed in volleyball and track & field, earning MVP honors in both sports. In the 1992 Keystone Games, Coffield earned...
2026 Melinda Rhoads
Melinda Rhoads (2026) A 1973 Oil City High School graduate, Melinda Rhoads played multiple sports for Slippery Rock State College (now Slippery Rock University) and was a star on...
2026 Mike Seybert
Mike Seybert (2026) A 1980 Butler Area High School graduate, Mike Seybert competed in cross-country and track in his senior year. He received a scholarship to Dusquesne University, where...
2026 William Thoma
William “Bee” Thoma (2026) A 1972 Butler graduate, William “Bee” Thoma competed in gymnastics. A member of the Golden Tornado boys gymnastics team from 1970-72, Thoma became part of...
