The American Legion baseball program . . . second to none: every year, over 100 American Legion baseball teams compete in sectional, regional, and state tournament play within the State of Illinois. Comprised of high school players, under the direction, coaching, and sponsorship of American Legion members. The American Legion Baseball Program does stress winning, but more importantly, stresses the importance of good sportsmanship, fair play and teamwork.
BASEBALL COMMITTEE of The American Legion shall promote The American Legion Baseball program and shall coordinate schedules of District, Division and Department tournaments. It shall actively participate in interpretation of the Baseball Rules and Regulations pertaining to Post and District and Division play.
2019 Tournaments Dates to Remember
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District: July 14—July 17
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Division: July 22—July 26
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State Senior Legion: July 27—July 30 (Barrington Post 158)
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Banquet: July 26
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State Junior Legion: August 1—4 (Milan Post 569)
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Great Lakes Regional: August 7—11 (Charleston, IL Post 93)
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World Series: August 15—20 (Shelby, NC)
Baseball Senior-Junior-Prep Teams
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Rules & Regulations
Members
Chairman: Donald Wallis
Vice Chairman: John Gosney
Members: Paul Knudtson, James Huisel, Harry Rakers