Post 44 Blues players and coaches rush onto the field, spraying each other with water after capturing the championship by defeating Gladstone on July 27, 2024, in the American Legion baseball Class A state tournament held at Gerard Haley Memorial Field in Marquette. (Escanaba Daily Press file photo)

MARQUETTE — The annual Veterans Day for American Legion baseball teams based out of Marquette will be held Tuesday afternoon at Gerard Haley Memorial Baseball Field in north Marquette.

The Legion Post 44 Blues and Legion Post 44 Reds both play at 5:30 p.m. at adjoining fields, the older Blues facing Menominee on Haley Field and younger Reds going against Norway on Field 1, both at the same general site on Presque Isle Avenue.

The D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans will transport veterans from its facility at 4:45 p.m. with several pregame ceremonies scheduled.

The Post 44 teams were renamed from “Marquette” several years ago when outlying areas away from Marquette were also included on the team rosters.

Each veteran will received a free bratwurst, hot dog or hamburger at the games as part of the celebration.

Families are encouraged to attend to cheer on their local teams while recognizing veterans for their service to our country.

Admission is free.

Story contents based on email received from American Legion Post 44 baseball director Mark Pantti. Journal Sports Editor Steve Brownlee’s email address is sbrownlee@miningjournal.net.