Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum
The Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum, formally known as the World of Little League: Peter J. McGovern Museum and Official Store, is located on the Little League International Complex on Route 15 in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States. The museum offers interactive exhibits for children of all ages. In addition, patrons can learn about the history of Little League Baseball.
  Location of the Hall of Fame and Museum in Pennsylvania | |
| Established | 1982 |
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| Location | 539 US Route 15 Highway, South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 41°13′44″N 76°58′51″W / 41.2288°N 76.9808°W |
| Type | Sports museum, Hall of fame |
| Website | Official Website |
The museum chronicles the growth of Little League from one, three-team league in 1939 to the multi-national youth sporting organization that it is today. Howard J. Lamade Stadium and Little League Volunteer Stadium are located directly behind the museum.
Hall of Excellence
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The museum maintains a Hall of Excellence, established in 1998, to honor former Little League players who "have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in their chosen profession and exemplify the values learned as children in Little League."[1]
See also
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edit- ^ a b "Hall of Excellence". Little League Baseball. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
- ^ Bouchette, Ed (July 31, 2018). "Thomas Tull, Steelers part owner, headed to Little League Hall of Excellence". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
External links
edit- Museum webpage. Little League official website
- Hall of Excellence webpage. Little League official website