Facts about the history of American Legion Baseball in the Department of Massachusetts.
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.
Massachusetts’ lone American Legion World Series champion was one of the most dominant ever. East Lynn Post 291 finished the 1937 season with a 38-1 record. They also swept the home team from New Orleans in the ALWS by a combined 30-6 score.
Facts about Massachusetts Legion Baseball
First season of American Legion Baseball: 1926.
First state champion: Rutland.
Baseball Hall of Famers (1): Tom Glavine, Billerica, 2014.
Other notable alumni: Mark Belanger, Pittsfield, former major leaguer; Rich Hill, Milton, major leaguer; Jeff Reardon, Dalton, 1985 Graduate of the Year; Joseph Walsh, Weymouth, 2006 Player of the Year; Wilbur Wood, Watertown, 1974 Graduate of the Year, Mike Yastrzemski, Andover, major leaguer.
American Legion World Series titles (1): East Lynn Post 291, 1937.
Other American Legion World Series appearances (23): Beverly, 2021; Braintree, 1989, 2018; East Springfield, 1978; Everett, 1958; Hudson, 2024; Milford, 1952, 1953, 2001; Milton, 2006; Natick, 1983; New Bedford, 1993; Norwood, 1987; Pittsfield, 1960; Shrewsbury, 2017, 2019, 2022; Somerville, 1962, 1963; Springfield, 1932, 1968; West Quincy, 1975; Worchester, 1928.
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