Play Ball! The Story of Little League Baseball

Little League Baseball World Series

The Little League Baseball World Series (Robin Van Auken, Arcadia, 2002) This book is a photographic companion book to Play Ball! The Story of Little League Baseball (Penn State University Press 2001). It profiles more than five decades of the World Series. In 1947, when the first Little League Baseball World Series was played, there

Birthplace of Little League Baseball® Listed in National Register of Historic Places

As the celebration of the 75thAnniversary of Little League® comes to a close, the organization’s first home, Carl E. Stotz Field at Memorial Park in Williamsport, Pa., better known as, The Birthplace of Little League Baseball® has received the distinction of being listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Since the second season

2023-04-07T17:01:31-04:00By |Play Ball Book|

Play Ball Like a Girl!

 Although this video isn't specifically about Little League, I've heard the words "You throw like a girl" used as a slur at the ball park too often. It's my wish that fathers and brothers, uncles and grandfathers, coaches and managers, and especially players would consider this taunt hurts more than the individual it's aimed at. According

2018-08-06T14:08:16-04:00By |Play Ball Book|

‘Little League: A History’: WVIA Original Documentary Film

The WVIA Original Documentary Film, "Little League: A History" (premiered June 9, 2014, on WVIA-TV) chronicles and celebrates Little League's 75-year contribution to American culture and to the quality of life for millions more around the world today. More than 2 million young people play some form of Little League baseball or softball. Hundreds

2024-10-15T16:05:03-04:00By |Play Ball Book|

Play Ball Videos: What People Love about the Little League World Series

Play Ball Videos: What People Love about the World Series What do visitors at the 2013 Little League Baseball World Series enjoy most about the event? If you think "Baseball" is their favorite thing about the World Series, think again.       Have you read Play Ball! The Story of Little League Baseball? We’d love

2018-08-06T14:08:35-04:00By |Play Ball Book|
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