The epitome of America’s pastime is showcased summer in the small town of Williamsport. PA when teams from across the globe convene to compete for the coveted Little League World Series. It is there where kids are kids, baseball is baseball, and true sportsmanship, teamwork, and competition are displayed during every game.

I’ve been a huge fan of the Little League World Series ever since I was kid. Now, as an adult, I’m still mesmerized by the joy, passion, and purity of the way the young athletes play the game. This past summer’s championship was as entertaining, amazing, and spectacular as any that I’ve seen. The series began with an amazing game saving over the wall and end with an extra inning walk-off homerun.

In a time when steroids, performance enhancing drugs, and cheating has tarnished professional baseball, the Little League World Series reminds us all just how the game that we love is supposed to be played.

Recently, I had the opportunity to visit the Little League International Complex on a gorgeous fall day. Here are a few of the photos from a wonderful day to this magical place.

Enjoy!

For more details and information regarding Little League Baseball & Softball or the Little League World Series, please check out these links:

www.littleleague.org

www.littleleague.org/mediaguide

Interesting information regarding Little League Baseball

“Peter J. McGovern was the first full-time president of Little League Baseball in 1952 was the chairman of the board from 1955 until 1983. During his leadership, the Little League program grew tenfold.

Little League Baseball and Softball is a Federal Incorporation under a bill signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on July 17, 1964 and amended December 24, 1974, to admit girls.

The legislation, which received unanimous approval of both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives, is Public Law 88-378. It is the highest recognition that the Federal Government can accord, providing for incorporation of Little League Baseball in all 50 states and endowing the program with protective integrity by the U.S. Government.”

Little League International Complex – Facts:
  • 66 acres
  • Borough of South Williamsport, PA on U.S. Route 15
  • 5 baseball diamonds
  • Practice facilities
  • Team housing – built in 1992, designed to host 16 teams
  • A dining and recreation building – 10,000 square feet, built in 1994,   accommodates 350 seated players
  • Howard J. Lamade Stadium originally built in 1959, but raised and a new one was built in 1968. Now can accommodate up to 45,000 spectators, including seating on the terraced hills
  • Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum
  • John W. Lundy Little League Conference Center