Little League® International mourns the passing of Robert “Bobby” Veleta, Jr., who was a Southeast Region volunteer umpire for 27 years, and twice officiated games at the Little League Baseball® Europe and Africa (EA) Region Tournament played in Kutno, Poland. He was 66. Mr. Veleta’s volunteer service to the Little League program began with the […]
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Little League® International remembers Alan Parnacott, former Ohio District 4 Administrator. He was 73. A native of Massillon, Ohio, Mr. Parnacott began his service to the Little League program with Massillon Little League. After years of volunteering on the local league level as a coach and umpire, and in support of the Little League Challenger […]
Dugout, the official mascot of Little League® Baseball and Softball, was named the winner of the 2022 Mascot Hall of Fame Award for corporate mascot with the greatest community impact. Coming off the celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Little League Baseball® World Series in August, Dugout was proud to be surrounded by fans […]
From the biggest moments throughout the playoffs, to hoisting the Commissioner’s Trophy, Little League® graduates shined in the spotlight during the 2022 MLB Postseason, including making their mark in the record books throughout the World Series. With the Houston Astros taking home the 2022 Commissioner’s Trophy, Dusty Baker made history as the oldest manager to […]
As we celebrate another successful Little League® season, and the celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Little League Baseball® World Series, it’s time to reflect on the tremendous accomplishments we have made this year and look ahead to writing the next chapter in the Little League story.
Opportunity means everything in the Little League® program, and thanks to the expansion of the Little League Baseball and Softball World Series that started in 2022, six additional local leagues now get the chance to live out the dream that thousands of leagues strive for each summer and play on the biggest stage in youth […]
As the holiday season nears closer, the World of Little League® Museum and Official Store, as well as the Little League® Main Gift Shop, have announced the holiday hours, events, and closures for the upcoming months. World of Little League® Museum – 525 Montgomery Pike (U.S. 15) Throughout November and December, the World of Little […]
Little League® International is pleased to announce the hiring of Sherman Shadle as the new Director of Security, effective as of November 14, 2022. “On behalf of all of us at Little League International, I would like to welcome Sherman to our team here in Williamsport,” said Joy Reynolds McCoy, Little League Senior Vice President […]
Little League® International is pleased to announce the addition of Stacy Zales as its new Risk Management Administrative Assistant, effective as of November 14, 2022. “We are thrilled to welcome Stacy to our team and are excited to bring her experience and local knowledge into our organization,” said Joy Reynolds McCoy, Little League Senior Vice […]
At its annual meeting on Friday, November 11, 2022, hosted by Major League Baseball at their offices in New York City, the Little League® International Board of Directors announced its leadership transition as Hugh E. Tanner (Houston, Texas) concludes his five-year term as Chairman of the Board. Under the new leadership, Steven P. Johnson (Williamsport, […]