For 75 years, Little League® has established a proud, rich history in the hearts and minds of generations of Little Leaguers. Since its founding in 1939, Little League has nurtured the human spirit, and that is why it has been universally successful in cities and towns throughout the world.
Little League Baseball and Softball is much more than just bats, balls, a field, dugouts, or any of the other dozens of physical items that go into baseball and softball.  It has become, over the years, a leadership program for both children and adults, with the aim of helping children to become good and decent citizens.  Children learn the positive values of good sportsmanship, fair play and teamwork--values they can use throughout their lives.  Adults involved as volunteers in a Gaylord's Little League gain a sense of belonging in a community, and can convey their leadership qualities to today's c...