Events
Fargo American Legion Baseball Red River Diamond Classic Banquet Scheduled For February 1st
National Hall Of Fame Pitcher Rollie Fingers To Speak
Fargo American Legion Post #2 continues its tradition of outstanding mid-winter baseball banquets on Monday, February 1st, 2010 at the Great Hall of the Fargo Holiday Inn with its Fifth annual Red River Diamond Classic Baseball Banquet. The banquet will feature Major League Hall of Famer ROLLIE FINGERS as the main speaker and will also include the induction of the fifth class of the Fargo American Legion Baseball Hall of Fame. That announcement was made today by Banquet and Hall of Fame chairman Steve Larson.
The Hall of Fame class will include standout outfielder DAVE GLASS (1985-87), outfielder KENT JACOBSON (1967-69), pitcher MIKE MCNAIR (1960-63), and the 1992 FARGO LEGION WORLD SERIES TEAM. In addition to the dinner, Hall of Fame induction and the message by Rollie Fingers, attendees will receive the sixth collectible commemorative coins (one has been issued for each of the five mid-winter banquets and a sixth for the 2009 World Series banquet last August).
Tickets for the event, priced at $100, can be purchased from members of the Fargo Legion Baseball Board of Directors or by contacting George Ellis at 701-282-7929.
Chris Coste Shows His World Series Ring to Post 2 Players
Post 2 Apparel Order Forms Now Available
Post 2 apparel order forms are now available. All orders placed by December 6th will be available by December 25th.
Legion Series champs honored during MLB World Series
Midland, Mich., Berryhill Post 165’s Legion Baseball team, which won the 2009 American Legion Baseball World Series in Fargo, N.D., last August, was honored before Wednesday night’s opening game of the Major League Baseball World Series in New York City.
A crowd of more than 50,000 – including First Lady Michelle Obama, who was part of the first-pitch ceremony – watched as the Berryhill players were publicly recognized and met some of the major-leaguers on hand before the Philadelphia Phillies downed the New York Yankees, 6-1. The team’s trip marks the 84th time the Legion World Series champs have been honored during the MLB World Series.
“I never thought I’d be able to go to a World Series game, especially at Yankee Stadium – this is unreal,” said Midland player Jordan Dean. Getting to go onto the ball field was especially exciting for him: “I didn’t want to get off of it. I tried to stay on it as long as possible.”
Follow the link for the rest of the article and photos- http://www.legion.org/onlineupdate/3028/legion-series-champs-honored-during-mlb-world-series
Chamber Announces 2009 Legacy Leader Award Winners
The Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce of Fargo Moorhead has selected Dr. Roland Dille and James R. McLaughlin as recipients of the Chamber’s 2009 Legacy Leader Award. The Legacy Leader Award recognizes and emphasizes the
important role and contributions of long-time local leaders in both shaping and serving the Chamber, our metropolitan community and region. This is the third year for this Chamber award.
Dille and McLaughlin will be presented their awards by the Chamber at its Twelfth Annual Meeting the evening of November 12
James McLaughlin’s contributions to our region are many, especially in regards to his flood relief efforts, his knowledge and skill of engineering, and his passion for baseball.
Over the years, McLaughlin served as chairman of the Southeast Cass Water Resource District, the Cass County Joint Board and the Red River Joint Board, which includes all boards from South Dakota to Canada. He also participated in the Sheyenne Diversion Project from 1990 to 1992. Bruce Furness, Fargo Mayor from 1994 to 2006, say’s McLaughlin’s analysis of the need for additional water supply in Eastern North Dakota was extremely helpful to Fargo leaders.
“Jim was able to consolidate information and make recommendations on what would be needed in Fargo,” says Furness. “His years of experience and involvement were invaluable to the City in determining future water requirements.”
Following graduation from the University of North Dakota with a BS Degree in civil engineering, McLaughlin worked for Ulteig Engineers, Inc. until retirement in 1987. He served as president of Ulteig from 1975 to 1987. He has been recognized with the UND Alumni Association’s Sioux Award and Greater North Dakota Association’s Community Leadership and Natural Resources Awards.
McLaughlin is a past chair of the Board of the former Fargo Chamber of Commerce, where he also served on many committees. He is a past president of the Boy Scouts of America - Northern Lights Council, where he currently serves on the Advisory Board. McLaughlin has chaired Fargo Moorhead Council of Governments Water Resource committee and the United Way of Cass-Clay Fund. He served on the steering committee for the FARGODOME and has been on its building committee since its inception.
McLaughlin served on the Fargo American Legion Baseball Committee for 40 years and was vice chair for the 1983, 1992 and 1995 American Legion World Series. In 1976, he was awarded “Fan of the Year” and in 2007 he was inducted into the Fargo American Legion Baseball Hall of Fame. He also developed and was curator of the Roger Maris Museum for over 20 years.
Fargo to Host Midwest Region Junior Legion Tournament (Age 17 & Under)
’s Gilbert C Grafton Post 2 has been awarded the 2010 Midwest Regional Junior Legion Tournament (ages 17 and under) Aug 5,6,7 and 8 at Jack Williams Stadium. There will be teams from North Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska, Texas, Illinois, Nevada and Kansas. The Fargo Junior Legion Jets will be the host team for the tournament and will automatically qualify for the tournament.
Post 2 Baseball sign up
Fargo Post 2 American Legion baseball has announced that sign up for 2010 season will be held on Sept 20th at 7:00 PM at Jack Williams Stadium. Players who are interested in playing next season should be at this organizational meeting. This is sign up for Post 2, the Jets and the Bombers teams. If you need more information please call Jim Pettersen at 236-8076. There will be a sign up for the Post 2 booster club and if you have an interest in being an officer please be in attendance.
The Post 2 annual spaghetti feed is Oct 18th.
Press Release: Aug 31, 2009
End of the year awards Post 2 Baseball
The Fargo American Legion Post 2 Baseball program has announced the end of the season player awards at their annual team banquet. Chris Vito Head coach from UMN Crookston was the guest speaker.
Fargo Post 2 Baseball Season Wrap up
- Fargo Jets: Head Coach Andrew Herrian
- Hustle Award: Colten Ferris
- MVP: Matt Trana
Season Highlights: Won black pool in Joe Parmer Invitational Tournament
- Fargo Bombers: Head Coach Luke Rustad
- Hustle Award: Matt Fiechtner and Kirk Schroeder
- Cy Young Pitching Award: Seth Hochstatter
- MVP: Jordon Gefroh
Season Highlights: 2nd in section 3 Tournament, co league regular season champ
- Fargo Post 2 Varsity: Head Coach Jeff Fiechtner
- MVP: Matt Achter
- Rookie of the Year: Matt Achter
- Hustle Award: Jake Nystrom
Season Highlights: 2nd in ND State Tournament, Joe Parmer Pool winner in Red River Classic, Fargo Pool winner and runner up in FM tournament
The 2nd annual Joe and Carol Parmer Award was presented to Duane Rindy.
Jack Williams Stadium: Flood 2009
Mission Statement
Participation in the Fargo American Legion Baseball program is a privilege extended to the players who are willing to make the commitment to adhere to the rules that govern American Legion Baseball and Fargo Post 2 Baseball. Participation in organized activities such as American Legion Baseball contributes to the all around development of young men. Fargo Post 2 sponsors American legion baseball for the purpose of giving players the opportunity to learn the importance of teamwork, discipline, leadership, having fun, and good sportsmanship, as well as an opportunity to develop their baseball skills, personal fitness, and leadership qualities.