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Back row: Craig Johnson, Dim Wagner, Manse Olson, Herb Johnson, Gordon Fresk and Smokey Johnson. Front row: Byron Knutson, Ole Olson, Maynard Deden, Fred Blake, Leon Olson, Pete Johnson, Harris Wonson and Ervin Kolander.

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Written by Christy Riley May 10, 2025July 26, 2025

Spring, Baseball, and the Hadley Buttermakers

As spring returns, so does the season of baseball—America’s favorite pastime. And here in Murray County, baseball brings to mind one team in particular: the Hadley Buttermakers!

The Buttermakers’ 2025 season kicks off on May 11, and we couldn’t be more excited to cheer them on. The team has a rich history in the area, dating back generations.

Pictured here is a lineup of Hadley Buttermakers from the 1920s—a reminder of just how deep the roots of baseball run in our local communities.

Back row: Craig Johnson, Dim Wagner, Manse Olson, Herb Johnson, Gordon Fresk, and Smokey Johnson
Front row: Byron Knutson, Ole Olson, Maynard Deden, Fred Blake, Leon Olson, Pete Johnson, Harris Wonson, and Ervin Kolander

Here’s to another great season of hometown baseball—and honoring the legacy of those who came before!