Tag: 2021

Little League® International has announced its longtime volunteer, Stu Hartenstein, has been named Central Region Director, effective as of December 6, 2021. “Stu’s commitment and dedication to the Little League program, as well as his own experience as a player, provides him with the knowledge and strong foundation to lead and support our districts, leagues, […]

The World of Little League® Museum and Official Store has announced that it has joined Museums for All, a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), administered by the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM), to encourage people of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum-going habits. As part of this […]

More than 20 former Little Leaguers® received honors in November as the recipients of the 2021 MLB Awards. Among the awards, former Little Leaguers took home 13 of the 31 All-MLB Team selections, as well as seven awards in each the Gold Glove and Silver Slugger Awards. Little League® graduates also swept the Manager of […]

Little League® International remembers the life and accomplishments of Virginia District 11 Administrator Robert “Bob” Huff. He was 84. Mr. Huff, a native of Russell County, Virginia, and resident of Lebanon, Virginia, at the time of his passing, dedicated 62 years of his life to Little League. Beginning his volunteer service as a coach and […]

  The World of Little League® Museum will once again be accepting donations for the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program this holiday season. Each visitor who brings a new, unwrapped toy with a value of at least $10 to the Museum between November 27 through December 12, will receive one free Museum admission for later use as […]

Dear Little League® Volunteers, Families, Friends, and Fans, As another Little League season ends, all who love this great game reflect on the amazing memories that were made, the daunting challenges that were overcome, and the bright future that awaits in the year ahead. Forced to halt Little League play for the first time in […]

Little League® International remembers former Texas District 17 Assistant Administrator Emile “Bo” Baudat. He was 89. Mr. Baudat, a native of Houston, attended Humble (Texas) High School, and was a veteran of the United States Army (Korean War 1952-54). Professionally, he worked for more than 50 years as a Transportation Engineer and manager for several […]

Little League® International remembers the life and commitment of former Ohio District 3 Administrator Charles Umbaugh, who dedicated 50 years to Little League. He was 87. Mr. Umbaugh, a resident of Barberton, Ohio, was a veteran of the United States Army and past Commander of the Coley (Ohio) chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars […]

Little League® International recently added a new member to its Headquarters staff in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, with the hiring of Mikayla Arnold as an Account Executive, Marketing. “We are thrilled to welcome Mikayla to our team here in Williamsport and look forward to bringing her love for the game of baseball and softball as well as […]

After helping cover registration fees for families in need from more than 1,500 local Little League® programs in 2021, the T-Mobile Little League Call Up Grant is back in action with applications now being accepted for the 2022 season. APPLY NOW “Over the past two seasons, we’ve seen thousands of children sign up to play […]