Grand Junction accepted a formidable challenge in hosting the fledgling
national junior college baseball tournament in 1959. Nearly half a
century later, the JUCO World Series and the city of Grand Junction are
inextricably linked in one of the country's longest running baseball
tournaments. Dedicated leaders and a supportive community have allowed
young stars Kirby Puckett, Curt Schilling, David Wells, Eric Gagne, and
many others to enjoy this gem of an event on Colorado's Western Slope.
Grand Junction's JUCO World Series chronicles the tourney's humble
beginnings and lets the reader discover this American tradition that
combines local pride with high quality baseball.