History of Maine American Legion Baseball

Maine American Legion Baseball began in 1928, with Alfred Post 134 crowned as the first state champion. The program flourished after World War II, expanding to dozens of teams across the state. Notable programs include Gardiner Post 4 (1969), Portland Post 17 (1983, 1995, 1999, 2004), and Acadians Post 207 of Ellsworth, which reached the American Legion World Series in 2023. Portland secured Maine’s only national title in 2004 with a 2-0 win over Kennewick (Wash.) Post 34—highlighted by Mike Powers’ one-hit, eight-inning gem and Ryan Reid striking out the side for the save. Notable alumni include Bill Swift, the 1993 American Legion Baseball Graduate of the Year.

Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025, American Legion Baseball continues to foster sportsmanship, teamwork, and community among players ages 13 to 19.

1973 Maine American Legion Champion: Ralph D. Caldwell Post No. 129 (Woodfords, ME).

Maine State Champions

Maine Senior Legion Honor Roll

1926 – No Program
1927 – No Program
1928 – Alfred 134
1929 – Lisbon Falls 66
1930 – Bangor 12
1931 – Rumford 24
1932 – Lewiston 22
1933 – Sanford 19
1934 – Sanford 19
1935 – Lewiston 22
1936 – Lewiston 22
1937 – Calais 3
1938 – Waterville 5
1939 – Sanford 19
1940 – Bangor 12
1941 – Brewer 98
1942 – ———-
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1946 – Brewer 98
1947 – Bath 21
1948 – Sanford 19
1949 – Bath 21
1950 – Bath 21
1951 – Sanford 19
1952 – South Portland 35
1953 – Westbrook 62
1954 – Saco 96
1955 – Saco 96
1956 – South Portland 35
1957 – Bath 21
1958 – Saco 96
1959 – Saco 96
1960 – Portland 17
1961 – Portland 129
1962 – Saco 96
1963 – Bath 21
1964 – Waterville 5
1965 – Westbrook 62
1966 – Bangor 4
1967 – South Portland 35
1968 – South Portland 35
1969 – Gardiner 4
1970 – Woodfords 129
1971 – Gardiner 4
1972 – Woodfords 129
1973 – Woodfords 129
1974 – Woodfords 129
1975 – Old Town 75
1976 – Portland 17
1977 – Portland 17
1978 – Old Town 75
1979 – Bangor 12
1980 – South Portland 35
1981 – Westbrook 62
1982 – Woodfords 129
1983 – Portland 17
1984 – Woodfords 129
1985 – Portland 17
1986 – Portland 17
1987 – Portland 17
1988 – Westbrook 62
1989 – Brewer (OS)
1990 – Auburn 153
1991 – Biddeford 25
1992 – Orono 84
1993 – Orono 84
1994 – Orono 84
1995 – Portland 17 *Reached Legion WS*
1996 – Brewer (OS)
1997 – Brewer (OS)
1998 – Portland 17
1999 – Portland (OS) *Reached Legion WS*
2000 – Portland 17
2001 – Portland (OS)
2002 – Portland (OS)
2003 – Nova Seafood (OS)
2004 – Nova Seafood (OS) *WON Legion WS*
2005 -Portland 17
2006 – Portland 17
2007 – Monmouth 204
2008 – Portland (OS)
2009 – Portland (OS)
2010 – Alden Gayton 31
2011 – Auburn 31
2012 – Portland (OS)
2013 – Windham (OS)
2014 – Bangor (OS)
2015 – Bangor 12
2016 – South Portland 35
2017 – Bangor (OS)
2018 – Cumberland (OS)
2019 – Hampden (OS)
2020 – No Champion Covid-19 Pandemic
2021 – Old Town 75
2022 – Hampden (OS)
2023 – Acadians Post 207 (Ellsworth) *Reached Legion WS*
2024 – Hampden Post 213
2025 – TBD

Maine Junior Legion Honor Roll

Junior Legion, for players 17 and under, has grown since 1999, with Acadians Post 207 dominating in 2023 and 2024.

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2017 – Coastal Landscping, Cheverus
2018 – Riverhawks of Hampden, 213
2019 – Quirk Motor City, Old Town 75
2020 – No Champion Covid-19 Pandemic
2021 – Rock Coast Rip Tide, Camden Post 30
2022 – Riverhawks of Hampden, 213
2023 – Acadians Post 207 (Ellsworth)
2024 – Acadians Post 207 (Ellsworth)
2025 – TBD

Maine Prep Program Honor Roll

Maine does not yet offer a Prep Program for ages 13–15, but the Maine American Legion Baseball Committee is exploring its creation to engage younger players. Join the effort to build this program and support the next generation of Legion athletes. Contact us, your local legion team manager, or the State of Maine Baseball Committee to express your interest.

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