For nearly four decades, people all around the world synonymously linked Alex Trebek to his iconic role as the host of Jeopardy! However, for KOST radio host, Mark Wallengren, it was the memory of watching Mr. Trebek coach at Toluca Lake Little League that sticks out the most. Following the passing of the famous TV […]
Tag: 2020
The well-being of all participants is paramount, and we strive to create an environment as safe as possible on and around the field. To support this vital pillar of our organization, Little League® continues to keep up-to-date with all of its safety policies and procedures within the Child Protection Program, including adherence to the youth […]
Little League® is what you make it. In Glastonbury, Connecticut, Little League has evolved through the vision of one man, and the community is proud and thankful to say so. Don Longtin is the President of the Glastonbury Little League (GLL) program, and in nearly six decades as League President he has made a unique […]
Patrick W. Wilson Named Chief Operating Officer In September 2019, the Little League® International Board of Directors approved the commissioning of a plan to evaluate and strengthen the organizational structure of Little League International. At the 2020 annual meeting held on November 13, the Board of Directors approved the initial step in this plan with […]
Reflecting on 2020 is a bit like looking into a broken mirror. Thinking back to the end of 2019, we were embarking on one of the most exciting moments in the history of the Little League® program. We had just announced the expansion of the Little League Baseball and Softball World Series. We launched a […]
During the annual fall meeting of the Little League® International Board of Directors, the first two international expansion teams who will earn direct entry to the 2022 Little League Baseball® World Series (LLBWS) were announced, and the official dates for the 2023 Little League World Series (LLWS) were established. 2022 International Expansion Team Rotation Announced […]
Williamsport native and former Little League® International Board of Directors Chairman to oversee the coordination and execution of Williamsport Congress in 2022. As Little League® International looks ahead to welcoming its dedicated volunteers from around the world to Williamsport in June 2022 for its International Congress, the Little League International Board of Directors announced that […]
After more than 20 years of service as the Corporate Secretary of Little League Baseball®, Incorporated, Joe Losch is officially retiring as announced during the annual meeting of the Little League® International Board of Directors on November 13, 2020. Karl Eckweiler, Little League Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, will assume responsibilities as the […]
Longtime ABC Sports and NFL Executive played instrumental part in Little League’s television coverage and digital growth initiatives during time on Board. After 24 years of dedicated volunteer service, including a five-year term as Board Chairman (2007-12), former ABC Sports and NFL executive, Dennis Lewin, has retired from the Little League® International Board of Directors. […]
During its annual fall meeting in November 2020, three new members were elected to the Little League® International Board of Directors. Joining the Board as the newest Regional Field Directors for a four-year term will be Tom Edge (Southwest Region – Texas District 17), Serafin Gomez III (Latin America Region – Mexico District 18), and […]
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