Facts about the history of American Legion Baseball in the Department of Maryland.
NOTE: As we prepare to celebrate American Legion Baseball’s centennial season, we’re taking a quick look at historical facts from each Legion department which sponsors, or has sponsored, the program. Check out stories at Legion.org/Baseballat100 (or click here for the previous story) and stay up-to-date on centennial happenings using #LegionBaseball100 on social media.
Maryland’s first two American Legion World Series titles, in 1930 and 1934, both came at the expense of teams from New Orleans. The third title, by Mayo Post 226 in 1990, came after a come-from-behind victory over Bayamon (P.R.) Post 46.
Facts about Maryland Legion Baseball
First season of American Legion Baseball: 1928.
First state champion: Baltimore Post 81.
Baseball Hall of Famers (3): Al Kaline, Baltimore, 1980 (1972 Graduate of the Year); John Schuerholz, Baltimore, 2017; Harold Baines, Talbot, 2019.
Other notable alumni: Mark Foster, Mayo, 1990 Player of the Year; Mark Teixeira, Severna Park, former major leaguer.
American Legion World Series titles (3): Baltimore Post 81, 1930; Cumberland Post 13, 1934; Mayo Post 226, 1990.
Other American Legion World Series appearances (8): Baltimore, 1954; Cheverly, 1974, 1975; Mt. Airy, 2009; Ridge, 2021; Severna Park, 1997; Towson, 1969; Waldorf, 1995.
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