American Legion Baseball
American Legion Baseball
The goal for American Legion Baseball is to build the strength, coordination and over-all physical fitness of teen-aged players; to provide a method for proper channeling of the excessive energy contained in any young player; to develop young, healthy, busy American players while combating juvenile delinquency; and to aid in the development of good sportsmanship and citizenship, a "positive Americanism."
Every year, 54 American Legion players from across Wisconsin are chosen to play in the All-Star game held at Miller Park! In fact, Wisconsin is the only State to have an
All-Star game played in a Major League Stadium!
Fun Facts about American Legion Baseball:
- On an average, 55% of Major League Baseball Players played American Legion Baseball as teenagers: i.e. Paul Molitor, Robin Yount, Reggie Jackson, Rollie Fingers, Johnny Bench, Brooks Robinson, and Yogi Berra!
- In 2004, 208 Junior Varsity and Varsity teams played in Wisconsin
- Wisconsin American Legion Baseball has a $500.00 yearly scholarship
- National American Legion Baseball has a $1000.00 scholarship
- Wisconsin American Legion Baseball Association was established at the annual Department of Wisconsin Convention, meeting in Oshkosh on July 17, 1953.
American Legion Baseball Code of Sportsmanship:
I will...KEEP myself fit
KEEP the rules
KEEP my temper
KEEP a stout heart in defeat
KEEP faith with my teammates
KEEP my pride under victory
KEEP a sound soul, a clean mind
and a healthy body
For more information on American Legion Baseball contact Kim at kim@wilegion.org.
2012 All-Star Game Information (Coming Soon)
