American Legion Baseball
History of American Legion Baseball
American Legion Baseball is a national institution, having thrived through a world war, several national tragedies, and times of great prosperity as well as great despair.
The league still stands behind the traditional values upon which it was founded in 1925. American Legion Baseball has taught hundreds of thousands of young Americans the importance of sportsmanship, good health and active citizenship. The program is also a promoter of equality, making teammates out of young athletes regardless of their income levels or social standings. American Legion Baseball has been, and continues to be, a stepping stone to manhood for millions of young men who have gone on to serve their country or community, raise families or play the sport at the highest level.
How to Participate in Legion Baseball
How to Join
How to Join
With an alumni base that includes more than half of current Major League Baseball players, American Legion Baseball is one of the most prominent and tradition-rich amateur athletic leagues in existence.
The program is always growing, and participation is easy.
About 3,500 teams compete each year, so there’s ample opportunity for new players
With an alumni base that includes more than half of current Major League Baseball players, American Legion Baseball is one of the most prominent and tradition-rich amateur athletic leagues in existence.
The program is always growing, and participation is easy.
About 3,500 teams compete each year, so there’s ample opportunity for new players to join, and for coaches who want to start a team. The league also employs a large number of umpires and other volunteers.
To Play
How to Join
Contact Fred or George @ The American Legion Post 474.
Players who are cut from a team, or try out but don't make the roster, can play for the post that is the next-shortest driving distance from their residence. If a player doesn't make that team, he can try out with the next-closest post. He can continue until he finds a team to join. Lo
Contact Fred or George @ The American Legion Post 474.
Players who are cut from a team, or try out but don't make the roster, can play for the post that is the next-shortest driving distance from their residence. If a player doesn't make that team, he can try out with the next-closest post. He can continue until he finds a team to join. Look for the address and phone number in the local White Pages or at www.legion.org/baseball. Click on "Find a Post" and fill in your city, state and ZIP code.
John Griffith: The WWI Veteran Who Pioneered American Legion Baseball
John Griffith: The WWI Veteran Who Pioneered American Legion Baseball
Fox News recently published an article profiling Major John Griffith, a World War I veteran and a national figure in college sports administration. He is credited with inspiring the creation of American Legion Baseball, the oldest organized youth baseball league in the U.S. which was founded 98 years ago. Griffith, who served as the first
Fox News recently published an article profiling Major John Griffith, a World War I veteran and a national figure in college sports administration. He is credited with inspiring the creation of American Legion Baseball, the oldest organized youth baseball league in the U.S. which was founded 98 years ago. Griffith, who served as the first commissioner of what is now known as the Big Ten, viewed sports as a solution to improve physical fitness and promote good citizenship among the nation’s youth. About 100,000 teenagers play American Legion Baseball each summer. Notably, the league has produced 82 players who have gone on to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The patriotic organization, American Legion, was the perfect partner to carry out Griffith’s vision. Its members embraced his call for stronger, more competitive youth in America.