Tag: Bill Shea Award

With a Major League Baseball shortstop as a father and an uncle who also played and a managed in the big leagues, Roy Smalley III was born into baseball. Mr. Smalley used those lessons first learned from his father and uncle and as a Little Leaguer® at Westchester National Little League in Los Angeles, Calif., […]

As a Major League Baseball executive, manager and player, Joe Torre has been a baseball ambassador for six decades. Recognizing Mr. Torre’s achievements in baseball and his commitment to the betterment of children through the Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation, Little League® International is proud to honor him as the 2013 William A. “Bill” […]

Former Captain of the Boston Red Sox and two-time Major League Baseball World Series champion Jason Varitek will be honored with the 2012 William A. “Bill” Shea Distinguished Little League Graduate Award during the 66th Little League Baseball World Series in South Williamsport, Pa. The ceremony for Mr. Varitek is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 25 […]

During a 13-year Major League Baseball career, Ron Darling was an all-star, a Gold Glove winner and World Series champion. Currently a baseball analyst for SportsNet New York (SNY) and Turner Sports’ coverage of Major League Baseball, Mr. Darling will be presented the 2010 William A. “Bill” Shea Distinguished Little League Graduate Award on Saturday, […]

During a 15-year Major League Baseball career – all with the Houston Astros – Jeff  Bagwell was among an elite class of hitters, and in 1994, became the fourth National Leaguer to be unanimously selected as Most Valuable Player. Now as the Astros Special Assistant to the General manager, Mr. Bagwell, will be presented the […]

Over a 10-year span from the late-1970s to the late-80s, Kent Tekulve, the a former all-time leader in Major League Baseball (MLB) relief pitching appearances, was one of the marquee names for the “We Are Family” Pittsburgh Pirates. Now a color analyst for Pirates telecasts on Fox Sports Net (FSN) in Pittsburgh, Mr. Tekulve, will […]

Torii Hunter, all-star outfielder for the Minnesota Twins, has been selected as the 2007 William A. “Bill” Shea Distinguished Little League Graduate Award recipient. The award was established in 1987 to serve a two-fold purpose. First, and most importantly, the award is presented to a former Little Leaguer in Major League Baseball who best exemplifies […]

Mike Flanagan, former Major League pitcher and current executive vice president of baseball operations for the Baltimore Orioles, will be presented the 2006 William A. “Bill” Shea Distinguished Little League Graduate Award prior to Little League Baseball World Series championship game on Sunday, Aug. 27. The award was established in 1987 to serve a two-fold […]

Larry Bowa, former Major League manager and current ESPN Baseball Tonight analyst, will be presented the 2005 William A. “Bill” Shea Distinguished Little League Graduate Award prior to Little League Baseball World Series championship game on Sunday, Aug. 28. The award was established in 1987 to serve a two-fold purpose. First, and most importantly, the […]

Billy Connors has been around baseball for his entire life, and this year the 58th Little League Baseball World Series marks the 50th anniversary of him becoming a Little League World Series champion. In recognition of his enduring commitment to Little League and his success as a pitching coach in the major leagues, Mr. Connors […]