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    Congrats 2022 VFW NU Gold winning District 2 Championship 3-2 walk off in 8th!!

    Congrats 2022 VFW NU Gold winning District 2 Championship 3-2 walk off in 8th!!

    Welcome to Legion/VFW Baseball!

    Welcome to  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

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    Jr Classic and Classic tournaments hosted by New Ulm and surrounding communities (Essig and Searles).

    VFW/JUNIOR LEGION CLASSIC June 22nd - June 25th, 2023

    UPPER MIDWEST LEGION CLASSIC June 29th - July 2nd, 2023

    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  2023 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!

    Thank You to all of our 2021 Sponsors! Much appreciated!



    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.

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    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

     

     

    AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL CODE OF SPORTSMANSHIP

    I will:

    Keep the rules

    Keep faith with my teammates

    Keep my temper

    Keep myself fit

    Keep a stout heart in defeat

     Keep my pride under in victory

    Keep a sound soul, a clean mind, and a healthy body

     

    VFW Baseball "The Student Athlete's Code of Sportsmanship"  

    1. We will respect all aspects of the game: ourselves, all coaches, all officials, teammates, opponents, fans, and the rules; regardless of the behavior of others.

    2. We will support our teammates and be team players.

    3. We will recognize who and what we are representing.

    4. We will show no bias, no prejudice, or preferential treatment on or off the field.

    5. We will take responsibility for our own behavior.

    6. We will be humble in victory and gracious in defeat.