Players for the seven teams who are planning to attend the Butte Sports Hall of Fame banquet July 20 at the Butte Civic Center are asked to RSVP for the event.

Teams going in will be the 1983, 1984 and 1985 Montana Tech men’s basketball teams, the 1989 Butte High boys’ basketball team, the 1991-92 Butte High wrestling team, the 1996 Butte High softball team and the 1999 Butte Central softball team.

All players who attend the banquet will be presented a personalized plaque to commemorate the induction. Those who can’t make it to the event can purchase a plaque for $60.

The Green Jacket Ceremony will be held July 19 at the Civic Center. That is when the individual inductees will receive their Green Jackets.

Individuals set for induction are Steve “Coachie” Schulte, Ron Richards, Matt Buckley, Martha (Apostel) Lonner, Wanda Jean (Matteson) Olson, Linda (Lyons) Paull, Dan Lean, Erin Popovich, Kyle Smith, Don Tamietti, Bruce Sayler, Betty Merrifield and John Rickman.

The Hall of Fame teams as well as area Special Olympians will also be recognized during the Green Jacket Ceremony. Members of the teams being inducted are encouraged to attend and be a part of the Green Jacket Ceremony.

Message Hall of Fame Executive Director Bill Foley at foles74@gmail.com or (406) 491-3022 to RSVP or to order a plaque.

Also, 5518 Design and Dig City Supply are producing Butte Sports Hall of Fame apparel for the 2024 induction. A pre-order is open until May 15. Click here to shop for hats, shirts and hoodies.