Facts about the history of American Legion Baseball in the Department of Idaho.
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/Baseball (or click here for the previous story) and stay up-to-date on centennial happenings using #LegionBaseball100 on social media.
Idaho produced the first runner-up in American Legion World Series history, in Pocatello Post 4, and one of the six programs in ALWS history to win consecutive titles, in Idaho Falls Post 56.
Facts about Idaho Legion Baseball
First season of American Legion Baseball: 1926.
First state champion: Pocatello Post 4.
Baseball Hall of Famers (1): Harmon Killebrew, Payette, 1984 (1969 Graduate of the Year).
Other notable alumni: Vern Law, Boise, former major leaguer; Nate Rose, Idaho Falls, 2021 Player of the Year.
American Legion World Series titles (2): Idaho Falls Post 56, 2019, 2021.
Other American Legion World Series appearances (9): Idaho Falls, 2022; Lewiston, 1964, 1966, 1972, 1977, 2001, 2017; Meridian, 2018; Pocatello, 1926.
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