Goldeyes to Celebrate Royal Canadian Legion’s 100th Anniversary August 24

WINNIPEG, MB — The Winnipeg Goldeyes Baseball Club is proud to announce a special celebration recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion during its home game against the Kansas City Monarchs Monday, August 24.
The evening will bring together baseball fans, Legion members, veterans, military personnel and members of the community for a meaningful tribute to an organization that has supported those who have served Canada for a century.
Special pre-game ceremonies will highlight the Royal Canadian Legion’s history, service and lasting impact across the country. The program will include videos representing 100 years of the Legion, tributes to Legion members and members of the Canadian Armed Forces, and a ceremonial opening pitch.
The Goldeyes invite fans to arrive early and be in their seats for the pre-game presentation as Blue Cross Park recognizes the generations of Canadians who have served their country and the organization that continues to advocate for and support them.
Representatives of the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund will also attend the game and host an activation on the Blue Cross Park concourse. Fans will have an opportunity to learn more about the Fund, its work in communities across Canada and the important role it plays in assisting veterans and their families.
The Poppy Fund provides direct support to all Canadian Veterans and their families in times of need. Donations are raised primarily through the annual Poppy Campaign, which takes place from late October through November 11.
All donations to the Poppy Fund are held in trust and are used to support initiatives such as disability claim assistance, medical needs, housing support and food security. The Fund’s work helps ensure that those who have served Canada, as well as their families, can access meaningful assistance when it is needed most.
“As The Royal Canadian Legion celebrates its 100th anniversary, we are thrilled to partner with the Winnipeg Goldeyes for this special commemorative game,” said Cohen Rutledge, Provincial Executive Director, the Royal Canadian Legion, Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario Provincial Command. “The Goldeyes have a wonderful tradition of bringing families and generations together, which makes this a fitting way to celebrate a century of the Legion’s service to Canada’s Veterans and communities. We look forward to welcoming Legion members, Veterans, families, and baseball fans to the ballpark on August 24 for what promises to be a memorable celebration.”
The Royal Canadian Legion officially marked its 100th anniversary on July 17, 2026. The organization has deep historical ties to Winnipeg, where the movement that led to its creation began at the Marlborough Hotel in 1925.
Winnipeg will also host the Royal Canadian Legion’s national Dominion Convention at the RBC Convention Centre this month. The gathering will bring Legion members and representatives from across Canada to the city and will serve as a fitting climax to the organization’s centenary celebrations.
“Many members of the Goldeyes family have friends and relatives who have served or continue to serve in the Canadian Armed Forces,” said Dan Chase, the Goldeyes’ Director of Sales and Marketing. “It is our honour to recognize the Royal Canadian Legion’s 100th anniversary, pay tribute to its remarkable legacy and welcome Legion members, veterans, military personnel and their families to Blue Cross Park for an exciting evening of baseball.”
The August 24 game will give Goldeyes fans and the Winnipeg community another opportunity to recognize the Legion’s century of service while enjoying professional baseball at Blue Cross Park.
Fans are encouraged to join the Goldeyes for this special night as the club takes on the Kansas City Monarchs and celebrates the Royal Canadian Legion’s 100-year legacy of remembrance, service and support. For tickets, please visit goldey.es/RCL-100.
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