American Legion Baseball is a national institution, having thrived through a world war, several national tragedies, and times of great prosperity as well as great despair.
The league still stands behind the traditional values upon which it was founded in 1925. American Legion Baseball has taught hundreds of thousands of young Americans the importance of sportsmanship, good health and active citizenship. The program is also a promoter of equality, making teammates out of young athletes regardless of their income levels or social standings.
American Legion Baseball has been, and continues to be, a stepping stone to manhood for millions of young men who have gone on to serve their country or community, raise families or play the sport at the highest level.
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Did You Know…
Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Brooks Robinson played
American Legion Baseball in Arkansas? Read all about it HERE.
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American Legion Baseball Information Page
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The initial resolution proposing an American Legion Baseball program was passed at the Department of South Dakota's convention on July 17,1925.
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Arvis Harper was an Arkansas Razorback baseball player who played American Legion baseball. Harper was the first African American player to start for the University of Arkansas baseball team.
Explanation.......
Arvis Harper played baseball for the American Legion even though his high school didn't have a baseball team.
Harper was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 1978 Major League Baseball Draft.
In 1978, Harper hit .283 with five homers and drove in a team-best 28 runs.
Harper and teammate Hank Thompson were the first African American baseball players for the Razorbacks.
Harper and Thompson made it a priority to carry themselves with dignity and class off the field.
Harper is remembered for what he accomplished on and off the baseball diamond.
Did You know Also, that Jackie Robinson Played American Legion Baseball??? Read about that CLICK HERE
Did you know that Many MANY Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Players were American Legion Baseball Players??? CLICK HERE
