Jensen Beach American Legion baseball celebrates title 40 years later
Baseball players from Jensen Beach Post 126 gathered in Port Salerno to remember a World Series championship in 1986 and share memories of an unforgettable summer.
Joe Grahe, a star athlete on the University of Miami's College World Series teams and a seven-season major league player, reminisced about his proudest baseball moment. That honor goes to the summer of 1986, before he gained college or professional recognition. Grahe, a 1986 graduate of Palm Beach Gardens High School, opted out of the prestigious Cape Cod Baseball League and joined his hometown's American Legion team, Jensen Beach Post 126.
Three months later, his team clinched the national championship with an 8-2 victory over Las Vegas. To commemorate the 40th anniversary of their historic achievement, Grahe and his fellow players gathered at a Port Salerno restaurant. Among the gathered were outfielder Brian Reimsnyder, pitcher Joe Grahe, and coach Bob Shaw. The team's success extended beyond the field, with several players becoming coaches or forging successful careers outside of baseball.
This group of friends remains united by their shared memories and deep respect for Shaw, whose rigorous training regimen and unwavering support helped them achieve greatness.
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