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Welcome to 2022 Legion/VFW Baseball !
Welcome to 2022 New Ulm Legion & VFW Summer Baseball!
We, the board, would like to welcome you to the website and encourage you to continue to check in for information.
**If interested in becoming a future board member, please reach out to John Fischer 507-276-0667**
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Upcoming Tournaments
Jr Classic and Classic tournaments hosted by New Ulm and surrounding communities (Essig and Searles).
VFW/JUNIOR LEGION CLASSIC June 23rd - June 26th, 2022
UPPER MIDWEST LEGiON CLASSIC June 30th - July 3rd, 2022
Admission Costs: Legion Members and 12 & under FREE
Adults & Students $5 /game, $10 /day OR weekend pass $20.
Each location has excellent food in their concession stand. Everyone is welcome to come, watch some great baseball and enjoy the wonderful communities that are hosting games. **Pick up the tournament booklet** with both weekends team rosters and brackets. In the booklet you will find great ads of our fine supporters.
In Pull down menu, click on ‘Tournament’ arrow. Choose appropriate tournament to view brackets.
Please contact John Giefer, Manager - 507-382-9102 or johngiefer@hotmail.com
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We, the board, would like to thank you for support throughout the 2022 New Ulm Legion/VFW Baseball season!
Stay Active, Stay Healthy, Be Happy!
Squad Locker Clothing store
Place your orders for Legion/VFW clothing. All items are optional, for players and their families. You place your order and it will come directly to your home.
Thank You to all of our 2021 Sponsors! Much appreciated!
Looking for Coaches! Legion, Jr Legion & VFW opportunities
Wondering what to do summer of 2022? Do you have baseball knowledge you would like to pass on to young players? We are looking for you! Please contact Mark Grossmann (507) 276-1947 or Mark.grossmann1947@gmail.com, if you would like to help.
New Ulm American Legion Baseball Hall of Fame Induction
Over 50 people were in attendance at the New Ulm American Legion Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday December 18. The event was held at Post 132. Former players that were enshrined were Garret Fischer, Kyle E. Fischer, Kyle M. Fischer, Aaron Pfaff, and Craig Spelbrink. Also honored were non-player contributors Paul Ellwein and Greg Kraus. In addition, Richard "Dick" Mueller was recognized for his induction into the Minnesota American Legion Baseball Hall of Fame.
Honored at the Hall of Fame ceremony are (front row, left to right) Richard "Dick" Mueller, Greg Kraus, Craig Spelbrink, Kyle M. Fischer (back row, left to right) Ryan Ellwein (on behalf of Paul Ellwein), Kyle E. Fischer, Aaron Pfaff, Garrett Fische
Ceremony emcee Vern Kitzberger presents Richard "Dick" Mueller with the plaque representing his induction into the Minnesota American Legion Baseball Hall of Fame.
National and local websites
American Legion Post 132 & VFW Post 1648
Scholarship Winner
Congratulations to 2021 Al & Selma Tietel Scholarship Recipient - Hunter Sehr
AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: FOR YOUR TEAM, YOUR COUNTRY, AND YOUR FUTURE
We encourage all players to watch the following video: AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: FOR YOUR TEAM, YOUR COUNTRY, AND YOUR FUTURE
http://www.legion.org/baseball/videos/PLBD4D786063EFAE52/nTuJ8I_rdnc