Facts about the history of American Legion Baseball in the Department of North Dakota.
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.
North Dakota’s best finish in the American Legion World Series came with a lot of rain — maybe too much.
In the 2019 ALWS, Fargo Post 2 had to finish a rain-delayed game to earn a spot in the semifinals. After a semifinal win, Fargo took a 2-1 lead on Idaho Falls (Idaho) Post 56 in the championship game before that, too, was suspended.
Idaho rallied the following morning to win their state’s first ALWS title.
Facts about North Dakota Legion Baseball
First season of American Legion Baseball: 1928.
First state champion: Linton Post 54.
Notable alumni: Darin Erstad, Jamestown, 2004 Graduate of the Year; Rick Helling, Fargo, former major leaguer; Roger Maris, Fargo, former major leaguer.
American Legion World Series appearances (7): Fargo, 1969, 1989, 1992, 2019, 2021, 2024; Grand Forks, 1967.
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