2021 American Legion World Series – Day 1
Eight teams begin their journey to become American Legion World Series Champs at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C.![The Color Guard takes the field at before Game 1 between Fargo Post 400 and Hawaii Team Central at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell](/images/legion/blank.gif)
The Color Guard takes the field at before Game 1 between Fargo Post 400 and Hawaii Team Central at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
![American Legion National Commander James “Bill” Oxford salutes during the national anthem before American Legion World Series Game 1 between Fargo Post 400 and Hawaii Team Central at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell](/images/legion/blank.gif)
American Legion National Commander James “Bill” Oxford salutes during the national anthem before American Legion World Series Game 1 between Fargo Post 400 and Hawaii Team Central at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
![Micah Zeller of Hawaii Team Central lays down a bunt during American Legion World Series Game 1 between Fargo Post 400 and Hawaii Team Central at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell](/images/legion/blank.gif)
Micah Zeller of Hawaii Team Central lays down a bunt during American Legion World Series Game 1 between Fargo Post 400 and Hawaii Team Central at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
![American Legion World Series Game 1 between Fargo Post 400 and Hawaii Team Central at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell](/images/legion/blank.gif)
American Legion World Series Game 1 between Fargo Post 400 and Hawaii Team Central at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
![Dubuque County stands for the national anthem before Game 2 of the American Legion World Series between Dubuque County, Iowa, and Beverly Post 331 at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell](/images/legion/blank.gif)
Dubuque County stands for the national anthem before Game 2 of the American Legion World Series between Dubuque County, Iowa, and Beverly Post 331 at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
![Dubuque County shortstop Cole Smith turns a double play during American Legion World Series Game 2 between Dubuque County, Iowa, and Beverly Post 331 at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell](/images/legion/blank.gif)
Dubuque County shortstop Cole Smith turns a double play during American Legion World Series Game 2 between Dubuque County, Iowa, and Beverly Post 331 at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
![Idaho Falls Bandits stand for the national anthem before American Legion World Series Game 3 between Midland, Michigan, and Idaho Falls, Idaho at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell](/images/legion/blank.gif)
Idaho Falls Bandits stand for the national anthem before American Legion World Series Game 3 between Midland, Michigan, and Idaho Falls, Idaho at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
![American Legion Auxiliary President Nicole Clapp throws out the first pitch before American Legion World Series Game 3 between Midland, Michigan, and Idaho Falls, Idaho at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell](/images/legion/blank.gif)
American Legion Auxiliary President Nicole Clapp throws out the first pitch before American Legion World Series Game 3 between Midland, Michigan, and Idaho Falls, Idaho at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
![Idaho Falls Bandits Ky Howell is tagged out trying to score on a passed ball during American Legion World Series Game 3 between Midland, Michigan, and Idaho Falls, Idaho at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell](/images/legion/blank.gif)
Idaho Falls Bandits Ky Howell is tagged out trying to score on a passed ball during American Legion World Series Game 3 between Midland, Michigan, and Idaho Falls, Idaho at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
![National Commander James “Bill” Oxford throws out the first pitch to Post 255 catcher Caleb Goddard before American Legion World Series Game 4 between Ridge, Maryland, and Tupelo, Mississippi, at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell](/images/legion/blank.gif)
National Commander James “Bill” Oxford throws out the first pitch to Post 255 catcher Caleb Goddard before American Legion World Series Game 4 between Ridge, Maryland, and Tupelo, Mississippi, at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
![Post 255 right fielder Demetri Jamison hits a homerun during American Legion World Series Game 4 between Ridge, Maryland, and Tupelo, Mississippi, at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell](/images/legion/blank.gif)
Post 255 right fielder Demetri Jamison hits a homerun during American Legion World Series Game 4 between Ridge, Maryland, and Tupelo, Mississippi, at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
![Tupelo 49ers second baseman Alex Marshall walks to the dugout after striking out during American Legion World Series Game 4 between Ridge, Maryland, and Tupelo, Mississippi, at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell](/images/legion/blank.gif)
Tupelo 49ers second baseman Alex Marshall walks to the dugout after striking out during American Legion World Series Game 4 between Ridge, Maryland, and Tupelo, Mississippi, at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell