We held the Butte Sports Hall of Fame public forum Tuesday night at the McQueen Club.

It was a great night. Some 20 speakers make their case for a nominee in front of the selection committee.

We heard from Bill Melvin, Terry Lonner, Tom Peterson, Tim Norbeck, Chris Tippett, John Thatcher, Jarred Nadeau, Pat Ryan, Bob Rowling, Mudge Tamietti, Tracy Holmes, Robert Lester, Danny Kaluza, Bernie Boyle, Mike McGree, Fran Doran, Ray Matteson, Logan Parvinen, Bob Green and Franklin Schwartz, in that order.

More people have sent short videos to test for a candidate. If you would like to send a video or letter of recommendation, you still have time. We will accept them until Jan. 20.

Email them to foles74@gmail.com or text to (406) 491-3022.

In the meantime, consider this podcast a lecture in Butte Sports history. The volume might go up and down depending on the speaker. 

Today’s podcast is presented by Casagranda’s Steakhouse. Eat where the locals eat.