John Flores

Baseball Coach & Organizer

Born January 26, 1918 in Ventura, California

Competed one year varsity baseball at Ventura High School, Ventura, California

Helped organize the City of Ventura’s first Babe Ruth League — 1953

Established first American Legion Baseball League — 1956

First manager and coach of Ventura Post #339 American Legion baseball team

Established a 408-188 won-lost record during 37-year tenure

First varsity baseball coach at St. Bonaventure High School in Ventura, California — 1966-67

Managed Ojai Merchants semi-pro baseball team — 1965

His Ventura American Legion teams have won district titles and various team titles. His 1957 Babe Ruth All-stars were ranked Number 2 in the state, and finished as runner-up in the State Tournament