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Little League

American  
Trademark.
  1. a baseball, softball, and T-ball league consisting of teams of boys and girls 4 to 18 years of age, founded in 1939 in Williamsport, Pa., and now international in scope, supported by business, fraternal, or other institutional sponsors.


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At every turn, from his appearance in the Little League World Series to junior college to the minors, Tugboat was told his magic trick wouldn’t work at the next level.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

That Little League run led to her being on the cover of Wheaties boxes and Sports Illustrated and becoming one of the most well-known female athletes of her era.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 2, 2026

He is also to greet the 2025 Little League Softball World Series champions at 3:30 p.m.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

“It’s Trey’s day,” Dino said, reminiscing on his youngest son’s Little League days, his home run derby victory in Williamsport, Pa., his growth through travel ball and high school.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

Frank and Joe had seven innings—like most Little League teams, the Bandits’ games lasted seven innings rather than nine like the pros—to find the missing mitt...or else!

From "The Missing Mitt (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #2)" by Franklin W. Dixon

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