Author: Kevin Fountain

World of Little League® Museum Joins Smithsonian Magazine’s 15th Annual Museum Day

The World of Little League® Museum and Official Store will open its doors free of charge to all Museum Day ticket holders on Saturday September 21, 2019 as part of […]

Krissy Wendell: From the Little League Baseball® World Series to the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame

When most people think about graduates of the Little League Baseball® World Series (LLBWS) who have gone on to professional sports careers, the first thing that comes to mind is […]

Milestones and Miles to Go – A Letter From Stephen D. Keener, Little League President and CEO

June 6, 1939, 80 years ago, Carl Stotz gathered some of his friends and neighbors, and about 30 boys in the west end of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on a baseball field […]

One Year Later: Looking Back at Ohio’s First World Series Championship

In 2018, the Wheelersburg Little League Softball team made history as the first team from Ohio, girls or boys, to win a Little League World Series title. One year later, […]

Little League® Grow the Game Grants Benefit Local Leagues All Around the United States

Earlier this spring, more than 25 local Little League programs received direct support through the Little League Grow the Game Grant Program, which assists local Little League programs who are […]

Six Innings With Three-Time MLB All-Star Curtis Granderson

A three-time MLB All-Star, Curtis Granderson had a tremendous professional baseball career, all of which got started on the local fields of Lynwood (Ill.) Little League in the early 90s. […]

Little League® Baseball and Softball Names 2019 Award Winners

All over the world, people dedicate countless hours to Little League® as volunteers. Every year, Little League is proud to recognize individuals for their dedication and commitment through the Little […]

Little League® Alumni Take Home ESPYs, Gatorade Player of the Year Awards at 2019 Event

The ESPY awards took place this July in Los Angeles. The event recognized some of the best in sports from the high school level to the pros. While Little League […]

Little League® Southeast Region Celebrates 10 Years in Warner Robins

This summer, the Little League® Baseball and Softball Southeast Region is celebrating its 10th year in Warner Robins, Ga., a community that has served not only as the home to […]