Facts about the history of American Legion Baseball in the Department of Montana.
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.
Future major leaguer Dave McNally’s lone pitching loss in the 1960 American Legion Baseball season came in the final game of the season.
McNally and his teammates from Billings Post 4 lost to New Orleans Post 125 in the championship game of the 1960 American Legion World Series. McNally was 18-1 that season.
McNally would go on to win two World Series titles with the Baltimore Orioles, and be named ALB Graduate of the Year in 1970.
Facts about Montana Legion Baseball
First season of American Legion Baseball: 1928.
First state champion: Great Falls.
Notable alumni: Nolan Gallagher, Red Lodge, 2004 Player of the Year; Dave McNally, Billings, 1970 Graduate of the Year.
American Legion World Series appearances (5): Billings, 1958, 1960, 1961, 1962, 2024.
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