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American Legion Baseball
American Legion Baseball
Founded in 1925, American Legion Baseball has taught hundreds of thousands of young Americans the importance of sportsmanship, good health and active citizenship. The program is also a promoter of equality, making teammates out of young athletes regardless of their income levels or social standings. American Legion Baseball has been, and continues to be, a stepping stone to manhood for millions of young men who have gone on to serve their country or community, raise families or play the sport at the highest level.
History
California Teams have won the American Legion Baseball World Series more times than any other state with a total of 17 World Series Championships.
1928 – Oakland CA Post 5
1938 – San Diego CA Post 6
1941 – San Diego CA Post 6
1942 – Los Angeles CA Post 357
1949 – Oakland CA Post 337
1950 – Oakland CA Post 337
1951 – Los Angeles CA Post 715
1954 – San Diego CA Post 492
1963 – Long Beach CA Posts 27
1964 – Upland CA Post 73
1966 – Oakland CA Post 337
1970 – West Covina CA Post 790
1971 – West Covina CA Post 790
1976 – Santa Monica CA Post 123
1989 – Woodland Hills CA Post 826
1992 – Newbury Park CA
2000 – Danville CA Post 246
Clovis Nighthawk's Take 2024 State Championship
The Clovis Nighthawk's were formed in 2021 and are Sponsored by Cecil Cox Post 147 located in downtown Clovis. At this year's California American Legion Baseball Championship Tournament the Clovis Night Hawks took the State Title with an impressive 5-1 Record which included 2 shutouts and a no hitter.
2024 State Tournament
The annual State Championship American Legion Baseball Tournament was played between 25 to 269July 2024 at Chapman College in Orange, CA. By any standard, this tournament was a resounding success.
Eight teams competed for the title of State Champion in a double elimination tournament. The Clovis Night Hawks emerged victorious in a dramatic winner-take-all finale against the El Segundo Velocity. The Night Hawks went on to play in the Western Regional Tournament against the State Champions for Arizona, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas and Utah. The Night Hawks placed 3rd in this Tournament with the Texas taking the Regional Championship.
Sponsorships
The Nighthawk's are a senior level team (High School grades 10-12) and composed of players from several area High Schools. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities contact us info@clovisal.org