Recipients – Special Awards

Each year the Hall of Fame board may choose to recognize individuals, organizations or teams for their contributions or accomplishments to Berks County sports. Though they are not officially inductees into the Hall of Fame the board feels it is important to acknowledge them.

Roger Krause - Inspirational Athlete Award

Rodger Krause is an American paratriathlete, who was born in Reading, Pennsylvania. He transitioned from triathlon to paratriathlon as a result of a serious bicycle accident in 1999. The training accident left Rodger with a broken collar bone and damaged spinal cord. He spent months in the hospital and spinal rehabilitation units. After a year of rehabilitation, he continued wheelchair exercising until he was introduced to the world of paratriathlon. Before becoming a paratriathlete, Rodger participated in many triathlon events. Following his accident, he continued training until 2007 when he was introduced to the handcycle world by Chris Kaag. While his primary focus is triathlon, Rodger is no newcomer to wheelchair racing and handcycling, having competed in many marathons, duathlons and bike races. At age 64, Rodger became the oldest person ever to complete the 2022 Ironman World Championship in the handcycle division.

1984 Oley Valley High School Baseball Team PIAA State Champions - Team of Distinction
1985 Oley Valley High School Baseball Team PIAA State Champions - Team of Distinction