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| A Piece of Little League’s
Past May 2005 Among the autographed baseballs included in the collection at the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum is one that was used in the first no-hit, no-run game in Little League history. September 2005 Professional photographer Elliott Kaufman remains understandably proud of the photographic mural of the crowd that he took minutes prior to the start of 1982 Little League Baseball World Series championship game at Howard J. Lamade Stadium. October 2005 Kids of all ages traded pins during the recent Little League Baseball World Series held in Williamsport, in a tent set aside specifically for pin traders. November 2005 One of the earliest known autographs of one of the best-hitting catchers in baseball, Gary Carter, is in the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum in South Williamsport, Pa. December 2005 Baseball may not be played all year, but that does not keep snowmen from dressing like ballplayers. January 2006 Who hit the first homerun during Little League Baseball World Series play? February 2006 Who was Peter J. McGovern and why is there a museum dedicated to Little League Baseball and Softball named after him? March 2006 Keds, sneakers, PF Flyers and plastic-style cleats hold a significant role in the development of equipment for Little League. April 2006 The misinterpretation of an emblem carried by early Little Leaguers in a Williamsport parade on Memorial Day in 1942 resulted in a change in its shape. May 2006 The first uniforms for Little League Softball players were reminiscent of an outfit The Rockettes of Radio City Music Hall fame would wear. June 2006 Many artifacts at the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum symbolize the spirit of the Little League Baseball World Series for all who participate each year. Among them are a medal, pin and certificate given to all of the players in the World Series games during the mid-1980s, a continuing tradition honoring all participants for dedication and teamwork on the road to Williamsport. July 2006 One of the 10 rings designed by Little League Baseball founder Carl E. Stotz, honoring the men who were instrumental in the early development of what has become the largest organized youth sports program in the world, is among the artifacts on display at the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum. August 2006 The baseball cap has been a part of the uniform for more than 150 years, and a part of the Little League uniform since 1939. At the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum, you can see and learn about two special caps on display – from Williamsport and Poland. Read all about those caps here. September 2006 Anyone who’s seen the Little League Baseball World Series knows who “Dugout” is. But do you know the background of Little League’s official mascot? Who came up with the idea for Dugout? And just what exactly IS Dugout, anyway? Get all the answers here. November/December 2006 Two fingers, three fingers, four fingers. Hardly any padding. Some padding. Lots of padding. Find out more here. January 2007 The Mayor Richard J. Daley Trophy is just one of the many items in the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum that tells the story of how Little League can bring all levels of a community together. Find out more here. February 2007 A reminder of the hard work of volunteers and fun by members of Challenger Little League teams is on display at the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Find out more here. March 2007 Curtis Johnson wrote in his account of the 1985 Big League Softball World Series championship game at Indianapolis. Find out more here. April 2007 The walk-off hit that drove in the winning run in the 1993 Little League World Series Championship game is among the photographs and memorabilia that can be found in the World Series Room of the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum. Find out more here. June 2007 A shirt worn by the man who perhaps became the best-known amateur umpire in baseball history is on display in the Founder’s Room of the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum in South Williamsport, Pa. Find out more here. August 2007 The World Series Room of the Peter J. McGovern Little League September 2007 One of the men responsible for helping Little League to establish a stronghold in Japan has donated his collection of photographs and other memorabilia to the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum. See the story and photo here. May 2008 It was a $30 investment in an organization that has turned into an international phenomenon. here. Resources
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