AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL

American Legion Baseball, a national institution, has not just survived but thrived through world wars, several national tragedies, and times of great prosperity and great despair. Its rich history is a testament to its enduring significance.

The league, founded in 1925, upholds traditional values and has taught hundreds of thousands of young Americans the importance of sportsmanship, good health, and active citizenship. It also serves as a beacon of equality, inspiring teamwork among young athletes regardless of their income levels or social standings.

American Legion Baseball enjoys a reputation as one of the most successful and tradition-rich amateur athletic leagues. Today, the program registers teams in all 50 states plus Canada. Each year young people, ages 13 to 19, participate. Since its inception in 1925, the league has had millions of players, including countless who have gone on to play in college and professional baseball, with 82 inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Major League Baseball and American Legion Baseball don’t have a formal partnership, but the two owe each other a tremendous debt of gratitude. MLB has sponsored Legion Baseball almost since its inception, and Legion Baseball has returned the favor, churning out major league prospects since the alumni base has been old enough to be scouted. The number of former Legion players who have gone on to the pros is far too large to chart. More than half of the current major leaguers played Legion Baseball. So did almost every working MLB manager, along with several former commissioners. In all, 82 program graduates are in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

The Onondaga County American Legion Booster Club is open for membership!

It’s very simple, go to the website and purchase an virtual card. You then download the app, and use the activation code to activate your deals.

In addition to the discounts listed, anyone who purchases a booster club membership will be granted special pricing at all of our baseball fundraisers.

Let’s sell these booster club memberships today!

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Syracuse and Onondaga County In 2024, Syracuse will host an American Legion Team from the Valley Post 1468 for the first time in over 50 years. The team will commence with an 18-game schedule between June 1st and July 15th, competing against several teams across the 5th district, most of which are based in the Utica/Mohawk Valley Area.

As the only team in Onondaga County, Valley’s players will be a diverse group, coming from several different schools and ranging in age from 13-19 years old. They are split between the Senior Division (Under 19) and the Junior Division (Under 17). The American Legion Family in Onondaga County has united, raising funds for the team, and will continue to do so with the aim of making participation as affordable as possible for the children. The program will host its home games at Sunnycrest Field in Syracuse and Liverpool Middle School.