American Legion Baseball is the oldest and largest, nationwide teenage baseball program in America. American Legion Baseball became a National program in 1925 and this year had more than 5,500 teams registered across the country.

The 2005 season marked the 80th anniversary of competition in American Legion Baseball. Its purpose continues to be the same as it was in 1925, "An Investment in America's Youth". The history of American Legion Baseball has proven that America's youth receive on the baseball diamond a thorough understanding of the true value of sportsmanship, leadership and individual character building.

American Legion Baseball became a national program by convention action in 1925, and the first National Tournament was held in 1926. Only 16 states were represented in that first year of national operation. In 1928, Mr. Dan Sowers, the Director of the National Americanism Commission, appeared before the Executive Council of Baseball in Chicago, which agreed to underwrite the national program with $50,000. With the exception of two years, the Major Leagues have continually supported American Legion Baseball. Major League Baseball continues to make a financial contribution each year.