Facts about the history of American Legion Baseball in the Department of Oregon.
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.
Don Oja and Tim Wise combined on a two-hit shutout to lead Portland Post 105 to Oregon’s first American Legion World Series title in 1969.
Facts about Oregon Legion Baseball
First season of American Legion Baseball: 1930.
First state champion: Silverton.
Baseball Hall of Famers (1): Joe Gordon, Portland, 2009.
Other notable alumni: Mickey Lolich, Portland, 1968 Graduate of the Year; Dale Murphy, Portland, 1986 Graduate of the Year; Nate Philo, Medford, 1997 Player of the Year; Harold Reynolds, Corvallis, 1990 Graduate of the Year.
American Legion World Series titles (1): Portland Post 105, 1969.
Other American Legion World Series appearances (20): Corvallis, 1978, 1990, 2003; Klamath Falls, 1960, 1967, 1968; Lake Oswego, 1974; Medford, 1992, 1997, 2002, 2009, 2015; Portland, 1957, 1965, 1973; Roseburg, 1956, 1963, 1984, 2010; Salem, 1994.
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