Voted on by the District Administrators (D.A.s) during their Region Meetings at the 28th Little League® International Congress in June, John Berardi and Martin Hoover have officially been named to a four-year term as Field Directors to the Little League International Board of Directors, as approved by the Board during its annual fall meeting, hosted […]
Tag: 2022
Dear Little League® family, As I round out my five years of service as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Little League International, I wanted to reflect on the incredible memories, moments, and achievements that this organization has accomplished this past year, all thanks to the dedication and commitment of our amazing volunteers. […]
In appreciation for making the trip to Williamsport this summer for the unveiling of the final statue in the “Bases Loaded” project, Little League® International and its Board of Directors have made a financial donation to Rachel Robinson and the Jackie Robinson Foundation. In addition to the contribution, Little League officials joined Jason Fink, President/CEO […]
Two local league volunteers, along with Little League® Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Liz DiLullo Brown, have been named recipients of the 2022 Stack MVP Awards, presented by Sports Connect. More than 1,600 nominations were submitted across the country for the 2022 Stack MVP awards and a total of 25 MVPs were […]
Visitors with a giving heart have the opportunity to earn free admission to the World of Little League® Museum this holiday season thanks to the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. “We are proud to once again be a part of the Toys for Tots Program to help provide presents to children in need this holiday […]
Just two months after the celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Little League Baseball® World Series, it was the game of softball that brought hundreds of people to Williamsport for a memorable day filled with fun and festivities as part of the first ever Girls with Game Experience. “It was an incredible opportunity to […]
Little League® International remembers former Little League Baseball® World Series Manager, Richard “Rick” Kelley, who guided Bowling Green (Ky.) East Little League to three Great Lakes Region championships. He was 68. In 2015, 2016, and 2019, Mr. Kelley managed Bowling Green East Little League to appearances in the Little League Baseball World Series, played annually […]
Adam Thompson, the Director of the World of Little League® Museum, has officially been elected as the Secretary for the International Sports Heritage Association (ISHA) Board of Directors. The election came during the 2022 ISHA Conference, hosted by the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. “It is an […]
More than 80 former Little Leaguers® are set to help lead their team to try and take home the 2022 MLB Commissioner’s Trophy with the Postseason Picture officially set. Below are the Little League® graduates who are currently involved with each of the postseason clubs, including those on the 40-man roster and members of the […]
Little League® International mourns the passing of Peter Preli, former Connecticut District 8 Administrator. He was 75. A volunteer in many social organizations, Mr. Preli’s service to the Little League program began at the local level and concluded with a 17-year tenure as Connecticut District 8 Administrator (1996-to-2013). Mr. Preli is survived by his wife, […]