Facts about the history of American Legion Baseball in the Department of Tennessee.
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.
The home run was a key component in Columbia Post 19’s 2007 American Legion World Series title.
Columbia won its first two games of the tournament with walk-off home runs.
Facts about Tennessee Legion Baseball
First season of American Legion Baseball: 1928.
First state champion: Memphis.
Notable alumni: Tucker Ashford, Memphis, 1973 Player of the Year; Donnie Castle, Memphis, 1968 Player of the Year; Tim McCarver, Memphis, former major leaguer.
American Legion World Series titles (2): Memphis Post 1, 1968; Columbia Post 19, 2007.
American Legion World Series appearances (10): Columbia, 1995, 2014; Gallatin, 1999; Memphis, 1963, 1965, 1967, 1972, 1973; Millington, 1984; Nashville, 1966.
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