Category: In Memoriam

Little League® International mourns the passing of Larry Burch, California District 31 Administrator. Mr. Burch, a resident of Oceanside, Calif., was elected as a District Administrator (D.A.) in 1995. He […]

Little League® International mourns the passing of Steve Palermo, former Major League Baseball (MLB) Umpire and recipient of Little League International’s William A. “Bill” Shea Little League Distinguished Graduate Award […]

Little League® International mourns the passing of Bertrum “Bert” Haag, who was a member of Carl E. Stotz’s Little League Founders Association. He was 93. A native of Williamsport, Pa., […]

Little League® International remembers former professional basketball referee, Little League graduate, and friend of the organization, Jesse “Jess” Kersey. He was 76. Mr. Kersey, a native of Newport News, Va., […]

Little League® International remembers Bill Webb, a former Director of ABC Television’s “Wide World of Sports.” He was 70. Mr. Webb a native of West Orange, N.J., directed several ABC Sports productions […]

Little League® International mourns the passing of John Niewierowski, Jr., former West Virginia District 3 Administrator. He was 72. Born on August 8, 1944, in Charleston, W. Va., Mr. Niewierowski […]

Little League® International mourns the passing of Russell Tinsley, a 40-year volunteer, who gave his time at the local and district levels, and served as official photographer of the Little […]

Little League® International mourns the passing of Harold “Bud” Vanderberg, member of the Little League International Board of Directors, retired Michigan 2 District Administrator, and former Tournament Director of the […]

Little League® International mourns the passing of Ernie Lewis, former California District 4 Administrator, who also served as a member of Little League International Board of Directors and International Advisory […]

Little League® International mourns the passing of legendary sideline reporter, longtime Turner Sports broadcaster, and notable Little League graduate, Craig Sager. He was 65. Mr. Sager, a graduate of Batavia […]