American Legion squad celebrates 50-year anniversary by serving its community

Detroit Legendary team commemorates title

By Andy Romey | The American Legion

Edison Post 187 celebrates the anniversary of its title with a Legacy Project, which gives back to the community.

In 1959, Detroit Edison Post 187 did what no other Michigan team has been able to: win an American Legion Baseball World Series. Plenty of other squads from the state have made it deep into the national tournament, but Edison Post 187 stands alone as Michigan\’s representation in the champions\’ circle. The team celebrated the 50th anniversary of its national title in July.

The legendary season started where Motown\’s storied Legion baseball history left off. Though it wasn\’t as prominent in the mid-20th century, Detroit was known for holding some of baseball\’s brightest young talent in the 1930s, when the city housed a future major league Hall of Famer in Hal Newhouser and an all-star catcher in Mike Tresh.