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Shelby receives World Series through 2019

Shelby’s contract to host The American Legion World Series has been extended thanks to the community’s outstanding performance for the past two years.

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'Everyone and everything was great!'

American Legion Baseball parent writes letter praising city of Shelby, N.C., and everyone involved in 2012 World Series.

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Legion honors Dodgers player

Los Angeles second baseman Mark Ellis is the Legion’s Graduate of the Year for 2012.

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Louisiana becomes wooden-bat league

Legion Baseball senior league teams in Louisiana switched to wood bats, including the 2012 Legion World Series championship team.

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Rays pay tribute to Legion Baseball

Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon used a lull in the season to honor Legion ball and give his players a rest.

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2012 World Series champs: New Orleans

New Orleans Post 125 shutout Brooklawn, N.J., 4-0, to capture its first championship in 52 years.

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Legion All-Academic Team announced

Nine players who earned scholarships for their scholastic achievements were recognized at the Legion World Series.

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Final game is New Orleans vs. New Jersey

Legion World Series championship game is: New Orleans vs. Brooklawn, N.J. Game will start at 8 p.m. EDT.

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World Series Day 3: Four teams remain

New Jersey vs. Nebraska will begin at 5 p.m. (EDT) today and New Orleans vs. Washington will begin at 8 p.m. (EDT).

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World Series Day 2: Eliminations, comebacks

Rain postponed Game 8, Washington vs. New Jersey, to 10 a.m. (EDT) today.

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