Legion baseball season wiped out by COVID-19

The American Legion Department of Wisconsin canceled its programming of American Legion baseball within the state for the 2020 season.

The recommendation was made by the Wisconsin American Legion Baseball Association (WALBA) Board of Directors on a video conference May 6. The department executive committee then made the final decision on Saturday.

It marks the first time since 1927 the Department of Wisconsin will not crown an American Legion baseball champion.

“We fully expect to have our program return in 2021 and be played at a high level,” stated the Wisconsin American Legion Facebook page.