Facts about the history of American Legion Baseball in the Department of Pennsylvania.
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.
When the late Dick Allen is inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in July 2025, he’ll become the eighth Legion Baseball player from Pennsylvania so honored. That’s second only to California.
Facts about Pennsylvania Legion Baseball
First season of American Legion Baseball: 1926.
First state champion: York Post 127.
Baseball Hall of Famers (8): Roy Campanella, Philadelphia, 1969; Stan Musial, Donora, 1969 (1961 Graduate of the Year); Reggie Jackson, Cheltenham, 1993; Nellie Fox, St. Thomas, 1997; Bruce Sutter, Mount Joy, 2006; Mike Piazza, Phoenixville, 2016; Mike Mussina, Montoursville, 2019; Dick Allen, Wampum, 2025.
Other notable alumni: Sid Bream, Carlisle, 1991 Graduate of the Year; Joe Maddon, Hazleton, former major league manager; Erik Kratz, Souderton, former major leaguer; Brian Schneider, Northampton, former major leaguer; Ivan Snyder, Boyertown, 1982 Player of the Year; Wilbur Stout, Boyertown, 1987 Player of the Year; Andre Thornton, Phoenixville, 1983 Graduate of the Year; Neil Walker, Gibsonia, 2019 Graduate of the Year.
American Legion World Series titles (3): Boyertown Post 471, 1982, 1987; Yardley Post 317, 1996.
Other American Legion World Series appearances (10): Boyertown, 1977, 1980, 1983, 1986, 1988, 2004, 2007; Levittown, 1970; Shaler, 1979; State College, 1998.
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