Category: General

Longtime California Volunteer, Jeffrey Ahrens, Remembered

An administrator for California District 51 for 35 years, Jeffrey Ahrens, passed away on September 21, at the age of 75. Mr. Ahrens was born in Fairberry, Nebraska, to Idonna […]

World of Little League® Museum and Little League® Flagship Store Announce Winter Holiday Specials and Hours

With the holiday season quickly approaching, the World of Little League® Museum and the new Little League® Flagship Store have announced their exciting holiday specials and hours.   Toys for Tots Donations […]

Little League® Mourns the Passing of Longtime Central Region Volunteer, James Beckum

Little League® International mourns the passing of James Beckum, 95, a former Negro Leagues player and co-founder of Beckum-Stapleton Little League in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  An Illinois native, Mr. Beckum grew […]

Four New Field Directors Join Little League® International Board of Directors

During its annual fall meeting in November, four new Field Directors were elected to the Little League® International Board of Directors. Joining as the newest Region Field Directors, as nominated […]

#GWG50 Staff Spotlight: Kituwah “Kit” Golden

For the November edition of the #GWG50 Staff Spotlights, enjoy this first-person letter from Kituwah “Kit” Golden, Little League® West Region Director, as she walks you through her own #GWG50 […]

Little Leaguers® Make Lifelong Memories at Warren Park All-Girls Fall Baseball League

After two years of hosting an all-girls baseball game at the end of the season, Rachel Gansner, volunteer coach and local league board member, was ready to take it to […]

Christopher Downs, Longtime Little League® Employee and Dedicated Local Volunteer, Remembered

Little League International is deeply saddened to share the passing of Christopher Downs after a brave battle with cancer. A longtime, dedicated volunteer in the Little League program, Mr. Downs […]

Little League® Finalizes #GWG50 Grants, Providing Nearly $240,000 in Community Support

After receiving nearly 200 applications, Little League® International is pleased to announce more than $229,000 in funding has been distributed to a total of 54 local Little League programs as […]

Little League® Remembers Jack Cole, Former W.V. District 8 Administrator and 1988 LLBWS Umpire

Little League® International mourns the passing of Edward J. Cole II, better known as “Jack,” a former West Virginia District 8 Administrator and 1988 Little League Baseball® World Series umpire, […]