Category: In Memoriam

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 […]

Little League® International mourns the passing of Eric Hilton, retired Vice Chairman of the Hilton Hotels Corporation, trustee of the Little League Foundation for more than 35 years until the […]

Little League® International mourns the passing of Tony Tulino, Ohio District 1 Administrator and former member of the International Advisory Board. He was 75. Born on June 30, 1941, in […]

On the 10-year anniversary of McGinnis’ death, Little League® takes a look back at the first Little League graduate to earn the Medal of Honor.   On the afternoon of […]