Celebrating 100 years of The American Legion Baseball program and honoring its legacy of mentoring young Americans.

This resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of The American Legion Baseball program, which began in 1925 with a focus on youth fitness, citizenship, discipline, and sportsmanship through veteran mentorship. Born from the experiences of World War I veterans, the program was officially established in October 1925 to instill wisdom in the next generation.

Over the past century, The American Legion Baseball program has served as a vital source of mentorship, physical fitness, and athletic excellence for over 10 million participants. It currently engages more than 50,000 athletes across 3,500 teams in all 50 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico, upholding a Code of Sportsmanship adopted in 1928. The program has notably produced numerous accomplished athletes, public servants, and celebrities, continuing its legacy of providing unique character-building and athletic opportunities for young Americans.