NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The late Richard "Dick" Ameen was honored before the start of Tuesday's Legion baseball game between Post 125 (North Adams) and Post 274 (Lenox Dale) at Joe Wolfe Field.

Ameen, who passed away last October at the age of 73, was commander of Post 125 for four terms and also served as an executive board member for 42 years. He was the District 1 baseball commissioner for three years and a Legion State Baseball board member for 10 years.

Members of the Ameen family were in attendance to receive gifts presented by Post 125 head coach Bob Rumbolt.

"He loved baseball," said Mary Beth Ameen, Dick's wife. "He enjoyed everything he did with the Legion. He'd be very honored today."

Also in attendance were two of Ameen's good friends, Post 125 Commander and District 1 Baseball Commissioner Dennis St. Pierre and Post 125 Finance Officer Bill Schrade.

"Without [Dick], we wouldn't have a Post 125 baseball team," St. Pierre said.

As part of the presentation, Ed MacDonald, a candidate for 1st Berkshire District state representative, donated $1,000 to the American Legion Post 125 baseball team.