- American Legion Baseball
American Legion Baseball is a variety of amateur baseball played by teenage boys in 50 states in the USA.
Purpose
According to the
American Legion , the purpose of American Legion Baseball is to give young men "an opportunity to develop their skills, personal fitness, leadership qualities, and to have fun." [ [http://www.baseball.legion.org/ National Baseball Site ] ]History
The American Legion has sponsored American Legion Baseball since 1925.
Participation
The
website of American Legion Baseball lists state champions for 50 states and Puerto Rico. [ [http://www.baseball.legion.org/deptchamps.php National Baseball Site ] ]Pledge
Before each game, players recite the following pledge:
I will keep the rules.
I will keep faith with my teammates.
I will keep my temper.
I will keep a stout heart in defeat.
I will keep my pride under in victory.
I will keep myself fit.
I will keep a sound soul, a clean mind, and a healthy body.
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