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EDward S. Medina Field On May 1, 1994,

the Belgrade Bandits American Legion baseball program hosted the Great falls Stallions in a twinbill at Edward S. Medina Field. The Bandits rallied to win the first game 15-9, but lost the nightcap 11-5.

The doubleheader was the first-ever games to be held in the newly constructed field, located in the Mayfair Subdivi-

On the Class A level I think it’s phenomenal.

Some of the double A’s, yeah they got pro parks and stuff, but even Kalispell’s, which was kind of my home park growing up, I’d take this field over that one any day of the week, – Johnny Graham, Belgrade Bandits Coach

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sion between Spooner and Swallow roads. Twenty-one years later, the ballpark remains one of the top Class A facilities in the state.

“On the Class A level I think it’s phenomenal. Some of the double A’s, yeah they got pro parks and stuff, but even Kalispell’s which was kind of my home park growing up, I’d take this field over that one any day of the week,” thirdyear Belgrade coach Johnny Graham said. “I’d like to have their scoreboard.

But the field, the facility... I love the place. It’s kind of home away from home.”

state at both the Class A and AA level, including a program-best second place finish at State A tournament in 2014.

Belgrade finished witha 25-28 record in 1994 – the program’s inaugural season.

Things have only gotten better since then as the Bandits have quailfied for

A lot of the credit goes to the Bandits’ players and coaching staff over the years.

But Graham noted there are plenty of people behind the scenes who have con-

tributed to Belgrade’s continued success.

“Our parents do a good job. They work their tails off with looking at fund raising and other options to bring money into the program,” he said. “If we didn’t have them, honestly, if we didn’t have this group of parents in the program

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right now – I don’t think the program would be as successful as it is even on the win-loss side.”

There have been a few improvements over the years – the clubhouse was expanded and an indoor batting cage was erected – but for the most partthe ballpark remains largely as it was when the gates opened in 1994.

can’t trade that out with anything.”

With a picturesque view of the Bridger Mountain Ranges sparkling in the distance beyond the outfield, Edward S. Medina field continues to dazzle. The facility has proven to be a big home field advantage for the Bandits, who have won 40 or more games in each of the past four years.

Prior to 1994, the lone American Legion program in the Gallatin Valley was the Gallatin Bucks. But members of Belgrade Baseball, Inc. felt is was time for Belgrade to have its own ballpark A lot of coaches that come here for the first time and team, and the during a tournament are like, ‘this place is aweBelgrade Bandits were formed.

some. It brings me back.’...

While there were a few protests from local residents about the field being built in their backyard, the project recieved approval and construction began in the fall of 1993 thanks in big part to a $20,000 donation

by Eddie Medina.

– Johnny Graham, Belgrade Bandits Coach “I think it’s classic. It’s got that classic old feel with the wooded stands. It’s got a neat ole feel.” said Graham. “A lot of coaches that come here for the first time during a tournament are like, ‘this place is awesome. It brings me back.’ So you

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“We’re kind of looking down a five-year plan type of thing that evolves over time,” he said. “So hopefully in a few years it will be even better than it is.”

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2016 - B TEAM - PLAYER PHOTOS

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The History of Baseball Belgrade Baseball and the American Legion

Early 1993

The Idea is born, a project develops

William Fall 1993 (Bill) Auger, his The board held fundraisers which contributed another wife Shellie, Bob $200,000.00 to purchase the land and start the baseball Retterath, his wife complex design and construction.

Linda, Merv Gunderson, Dr. David McLaughlin and Eddie Medina decided to construct a baseball field in the The Baseball Team is City of Belgrade, Montana.

February 1994

The charter for Belgrade Baseball Inc. came to pass in February 1994 and was to be called The Belgrade Bandits.

Chartered

April 1994

The project was completed and ready for play on the opening day of the 1994 American Legion baseball season.

American Legion introduced 1995

The Belgrade Bandits were notified by the National Headquarters of The American Legion in Indianapolis, that any team not specifically associated with an American Legion Post could not participate in American Legion baseball

April 1995

Post 30 of The American Legion was permanently chartered on April 17, 1995, just in time to start the 1995 American Legion baseball season officially under The American Legion sponsorship.

The Team is sold, the tradition lives on 1999

Belgrade Baseball, Inc. and the Belgrade Bandit’s were sold to the United States Department of Agriculture, to be operated by a group of Belgrade businessmen and parents of the players.Â

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The History of Baseball

Belgrade Baseball and the American Legion

If You Build It, They Will Come The American Legion, Department of Montana, Floyd W. Magnuson, Post 30, Inc.

Early in 1993, William (Bill) Auger, his wife Shellie, Bob Retterath, his wife Linda, Merv Gunderson, Dr. David McLaughlin and Eddie Medina decided to construct a baseball field in the City of Belgrade, Montana. During the winter of 1993 they founded Belgrade Baseball, Inc. for that purpose. The field and team would give Senior League baseball players a place to move up to after they finished their Little League efforts. The team would attract players in the fifteen to eighteen year range as there was no other place for them to continue playing baseball in Belgrade.

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he project was started with a $100,000.00 loan from the Eddie Medina Trust Fund.

Eddie Medina is a paraplegic after being injured in a motor cycle accident and is an avid sports fan. The board held fundraisers which contributed another $200,000.00 to purchase the land and start the baseball complex design and construction.

Bill Auger headed the building project and built the field in the fall of 1993 with the assistance of various Belgrade residents as well as local construction workers who donated their time, effort and materials. Montana Power Company set the poles for the lighting system and provided some of the electrical materials at reduced costs or as outright donations. The charter for Belgrade

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Baseball Inc. came to pass in February 1994 and was to be called The Belgrade Bandits. The project was completed and ready for play on the opening day of the 1994 American Legion baseball season.

After one year of operation, under the auspices of Belgrade Baseball, Inc., the Belgrade Bandits were notified by the National Headquarters of The American Legion in Indianapolis, that any team not specifically associated with an American Legion Post could not participate in American Legion baseball and could not use the name “American Legion.”

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After serious consideration of this directive, Bill Auger was left with two choices; form a new American Legion Post; or, disband the Belgrade Baseball Inc. Belgrade Bandit’s. Post 30 of The American Legion was permanently chartered on April 17, 1995, just in

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time to start the 1995 American Legion baseball season officially under The American Legion sponsorship. Bill Auger, at the direction of The American Legion, Department of Montana, held the position of both Post Commander and Post Adjutant for the year 1995 and Post Adjutant for the year 1996.

Post 30 has done many things in support of the Belgrade Bandit’s baseball since its charter in 1995. For instance, during the first four years of existence Post 30 sold Christmas trees and fireworks to support the Belgrade Bandit’s as well as to pay for the lights at the field for night games and regional tournaments. The Post also hired and paid the salaries of coaches, game officials, and trainers for the Belgrade Bandit’s. Post 30 members manned the ball field, sold tickets, ran the concession stand and did whatever else was necessary to maintain

the facility. Post 30 also purchased a bus and provided a driver to take the coaches and the team to “away” games to other Montana cities.

In 1999, Belgrade Baseball, Inc. and the Belgrade Bandit’s were sold to the United States Department of Agriculture, to be operated by a group of Belgrade businessmen and parents of the players. Post 30 retained ownership of the fireworks sale trailer and will continue to send the necessary sponsorship fees to the Department of Montana, which will allow the team to participate in The American Legion baseball. The name of the baseball field can never be changed and will always remain the Eddie Medina American Legion Ball Field as part of the sales agreement. The original board members of Belgrade Baseball, Inc. were all issued lifetime passes to the complex as a permanent thank you for their work.

Location of the Post The American Legion, Floyd W. Magnuson, Post 30, Inc, Belgrade, Montana Post 30’s home is currently at Club 30, 31 West Main Street in Belgrade, Montana. The meetings are held at the National Guard Readiness Center on Airport Road in Belgrade, Montana. Prior to this location, the Post assembled at The Belgrade Lounge and Karaoke Bar, 32 East Main Street, Belgrade Montana, this was owned by one of the founders of the Post, William (Bill) Auger. The Post has regularly scheduled meetings at 1900 hours on the second Thursday of the month.

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The Bandits organization is not supported by the Belgrade High School and is an independent non-profit organization.

In fact, Montana is one of only three states that does not have high school baseball as part of supported high school activities.

The Bandits organization depends on sponsorships, donations, fundraisers and family member support to cover all expenses for the entire season.

The operating expenses are around $120,000+ this year with two teams, this would include, travel, uniforms, coach’s salaries, bus expense, field expense, insurance, umpires, equipment, general operating expenses. This is similar to the last page of  the program from last season, just the number has raised due to adding a B team.

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