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Code of Sportsmanship
I will:
Keep the Rules; Keep Faith with
my teammates; Keep my temper;
Keep myself fit; Keep a Stout
heart in defeat; Keep my pride
under in victory; Keep a sound
soul; A clean mind; And a
Healthy body.
An Investment in America's Youth
The American Legion is committed
to America's youth, which is why
they have sponsored American
Legion Baseball since 1925. The
goals of American Legion
Baseball are the development of
team discipline, individual
character and leadership
development qualities in young
people.
American Legion Baseball is the
oldest and largest, nationwide
teenage baseball program in
America. American Legion
Baseball became a National
program in 1925. Over ten
million teenagers have played
American Legion Baseball since
its 1925. The first National
Championship tournament was held
in 1926. In 2003, 5,400 teams
registered for National
tournament play. Since 1985 the
number of registered Legion
teams has increased by 27%.
On average, 55 percent of Major
League Baseball players played
American Legion Baseball as
teenagers. Nearly 80 percent of
all college players played
American Legion Baseball as
teenagers.
The American Legion National
Headquarters spends
approximately $1 million dollars
annually to operate and host 64
teams that qualify for the
National Tournament. Each year,
1,280 players and coaches on 64
teams compete at eight Regional
Tournaments.
Since 1925, The American
Legion has sponsored a
nationwide youth baseball
program. During these past
seven decades, millions of young
players have enjoyed playing
baseball. The American Legion
and their 2.8 million members
have raised millions of dollars
each year for players to learn
the importance of teamwork,
discipline, leadership and good
sportsmanship. The American
Legion sponsors American Legion
Baseball to give players an
opportunity to develop their
skills, personal fitness,
leadership qualities and to have
fun.
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