Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association
Spectator SportsColorado, United States51-200 Employees
The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) is a nonprofit organization in the spectator sports industry, based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It was founded in 1982 with a mission to promote baseball, raise money for charity, and inspire and educate youth through positive images of sport. The association also seeks to protect the dignity of the game by engaging former players. It provides a forum for continued excellence and achievement beyond players' professional careers after they retire from the diamond. The organization concentrates its activities around former Major League Baseball players and their role in sustaining the game's values, while supporting charitable and educational initiatives. It operates with a moderate-sized staff, reflecting its nonprofit status and focused mission.