2025 Robert Turner Scholarship - Department of Michigan American Legion Baseball
Jaxon Millican (Blissfield, MI Post 325 - Ida, MI High School) was awarded the 2025 Robert Turner Baseball Scholarship. The announcement was made at the Michigan American Legion Baseball Class AA Tournament (July 25) at Gerace Field (Northwood University) in Midland.
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In memory of Robert (Bob) Turner who was born in 1922 in Woodsfield, OH. As a child, his family moved in 1935 to Crystal, MI. Bob served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II from October 1942 until his honorable discharge in March of 1946; reaching the rank of Sergeant. He was stationed on Seymour Island and received a Good Conduct Medal, Pacific Star and Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal. In the mid-1970s, his oldest son Bryce played Michigan American Legion Baseball. Bob supported the team by attending many of the games and was a life-long fan of baseball. The scholarship was established to help young Michigan Legion Baseball players achieve their dreams.
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Recipients 2013 - 2025 -
Year - Player - Post
2025 Jaxon Millican Blissfield Post 325
2024 Niklas Pantti Marquette Post 44
2023 Jack Bakus Midland Post 165
2022 no award
2021 Scott Jackson Adrian Post 275
2020 no season
2019 Collin Bradley Adrian Post 275
2018 Clark Nelson Adrian Post 275
2017 Kyle Staelgraeve Adrian Post 275
2016 Camden Dice Gladwin Post 171
2015 Grant Anschuetz Adrian Post 275
2014 Tyrus Millimaki Ishpeming Post 114
2013 Hunter Hayes Adrian Post 275
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