Facts about the history of American Legion Baseball in the Department of Virginia.
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.
Behind Player of the Year Tris Lipscomb, who went 5-0 with a pair of saves in national play, as well as batting 1-for-3 with a sacrifice fly in the championship game, Midlothian Post 186 won Virginia’s first American Legion World Series title in 1986.
Facts about Virginia Legion Baseball
First season of American Legion Baseball: 1928.
First state champion: Alexandria.
Notable alumni: Michael Cuddyer, Chesapeake, 2014 Graduate of the Year; Brandon Inge, Lynchburg, 2010 Graduate of the Year; Tris Lipscomb, Midlothian, 1985 Player of the Year; Justin Verlander, Powhatan, 2008 Graduate of the Year.
American Legion World Series titles (1): Midlothian Post 186, 1985.
Other American Legion World Series appearances (13): Bedford, 1994; Chesapeake, 2010; Colonial Heights, 1961; Glen Allen, 1989; Hampton, 1959, 1962; Leesburg, 2016; Midlothian, 2006; Norfolk, 1972; Richmond, 1950, 1973, 1981; South Richmond, 2008.
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