While baseball is the main attraction of the 33rd annual American Legion Wood Bat Invitational, the “world famous” Fike Burgers, the use of wood bats and championship trophies are also a part of the tournament’s rich history. The hamburger buns and trophies are kept in the office at Hidden Valley while the bats will be distributed to each team’s respective dugout. BILL ALTHAUS/THE EXAMINER
By Bill Althaus bill.althaus@examiner.net There is a little-known fact about Jim Moran, the former Blue Springs Post 499 Fike manager and co-founder of the 33rd…
