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Welcome to American Legion Post 147
2026 American Legion State Baseball Championship Tournament Comes to Clovis!
Cecil Cox Post 147 in Clovis, CA is hosting the 2026 Department of California American Legion Baseball State Championship Tournament this year. This major event kicks off with a banquet on July 22nd and hosted by the Clovis Veterans Memorial District and Post 147 to welcome players, coaches and their family to Clovis. Tournament play will begin on July 23rd with the Championship game on July 27th. Everyone is invited to come out and watch some great baseball. This year's tournament is an 8 Team Double Elimination Tournament featuring the best American Legion Teams throughout the State. A total of 14 games will be played with the possibility of a tie breaker, winner take all, 15th game. All tournament games will be played at Fresno Pacific University on their new field. The winner of the California State Championship will advance to the American Legion Western Regional Tournament and if successful here its onto the American Legion World Series in Shelby, NC.
American Legion Baseball is a premier, nationwide amateur league for youth aged 13 to 19, sponsored by The American Legion. Established in 1925, it promotes physical fitness, sportsmanship, and good citizenship while preparing young players for collegiate and professional baseball careers. Did you know that 51% of MLB Hall of Famers played American Legion Baseball in their youth? There are 59 American Legion Baseball Teams this year in California which is divided into numerous "Areas".
Here in the Central Valley (Bakersfield to Turlock) we are in Area 3. Our Team, The Clovis Nighthawks, will face the Atwater Yams, sponsored by the Merced American Legion Post 83 in a best of five games series. The winner will advance to represent Area 3 in the State Championship Tournament. Come out and watch our Nighthawks play. You can also follow us on Game Changer - "Post 147 Clovis Nighthawks 180".
Update: Over the past weekend the Clovis Nighthawks and Atwater Yams squared off in a best of 5 series for the Area 3 Title. In Game 1 the Nighthawks came out swinging, and combined with effective pitching, took Game 1. Game 2 was a pitching dual. The Nighthawks were able to take advantage of a couple of errors and won the Game 2 with a score 3 - 0. In Game 3 the Nighthawks bats were ablaze once again and supported with solid pitching to take Game 3 and the Area 3 Title.
Our Area 3 winner will face the winner from Area 1 (Northern California) in Game 1 of the California State Championships. The Nighthawks won the State Championship in 2024 and took 2nd in 2025. We hope to reclaim our State Championship Title in 2026. Come on out and watch some great baseball!
July 23 - 27 with all games to be played the brand new Fresno Pacific University Field with covered seating.
After securing the Area 3 Title our Clovis Nighthawks will face the winner of Area 1 (Northern California) in Game 1 to be played at 8:00 am on July 23rd.
All Tournament Games will be played at Dan Martin Stadium at Fresno Pacific University, 1719 S Winery Ave in Fresno.
Sponsorships: Are you or your company interested in sponsoring a game? Perks include special recognition in pregame activities, throwing out the 1st Pitch, Photos with the teams, special seating, and more. For information contact Judy Leonardi at (760) 224-5724.
For more information click here: American Legion Baseball
Cecil Cox Post 147 - Upcoming Events
Comedy Show
A Night of Comedy - Honoring Our Veterans
July 25, 2026
8:00 pm
Clovis Veterans Memorial District
808 4th Str., Clovis, CA
Proceeds will send Central Valley Veterans to Washington DC on the Honor Flight
General Admission $40
VIP $50
Tables $425
Riders Social Breakfast
Join us at the Red Caboose Cafe for this month's Riders Social Breakfast starting at 8:00 am. Our Social Breakfasts are held on the 1st Saturday of the month. The Red Caboose Cafe is located at 5054 N Academy Blvd. Be sure to check out their menu on the link below.
Post Monthly Social Dinner
Post Monthly Social Dinner
Join us at Mad Duck at Campus Pointe for this month's Post Social Dinner starting at 5:30 pm. Our Post Social Dinners are held on the 4th Wednesday of the month. Mad Duck at Campus Pointe is located at 3085 E. Campus Dr., Fresno, CA Be sure to check out their menu on the link below.
Post 147 Social Breakfast
Post Monthly Social Dinner
Join us at the Rodeo Coffee Shop for this month's Post Social Breakfast starting at 8:00 am. Our Post Social Breakfasts are held on the 2nd Saturday of the month. The Rodeo Coffee Shop is located at 535 5th Street in Downtown Clovis just a few blocks from the Post.
American Legion Helmets for Heroes
American Legion Helmets for Heroes
Please donate now as we continue to serve our local Veterans!
Some paid the ultimate sacrifice, and we help their families. Some are still sacrificing, and those we help every day.
Your donations support the Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Fund of California
Help Support Our Central Valley Veterans
Learn About our Sponsorhop Opportunities
Our Annual Veterans Memorial Golf Tournament supports our local Veterans here in the Central Valley. One Hundred percent of all proceeds are donated to Veterans Support Organizations here in the San Joaquin Valley and support a wide variety of Programs and services. We presented a check of $18,000 to the Fresno VA Medical Hospital in support of numerous Veteran programs, which are not funded by the Federal Government. We have held 12 tournaments in all and donated over $186,000 to the VA and another $32,000 to numerous other Veteran support organizations.
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About Us
Our Mission
The American Legion is the world’s oldest and largest veterans organization, made up of men and women who have served in the U.S. military during an official period of conflict. Our Mission is "To enhance the well-being of America's veterans, their families, our military, and our communities by our devotion to mutual helpfulness."
Our History
The Members of American Legion Post 147 held their first election of officers in December of 1919 under a temporary Charter. The members voted to name our Post after Pvt. John Cecil Cox. Pvt. Cox was the first Clovis, California serviceman to be killed during World War I at the Battle Belleau Wood in France. The Clovis post was granted its permanent Charter on March 3, 1921, with 24 Charter Members. Today, the Post has almost 500 members and is actively engaged in supporting our veterans, their families and our community.