There are some classic signs of spring, for some it might be robins return to the yard or crocuses poking their flowers through the last snow. But for me the past five or so years it’s been the start of Little League for my son.
So I’m pretty excited to share with the Macaroni Kid community that Little League has invited our readers, followers, and friends to celebrate its Diamond Anniversary year! It’s been an exciting 75 year trip around the baseball diamond and into communities all over the world. From its humble beginnings in Williamsport, Pennsylvania in 1939, Little League has grown into the largest and best youth sports organization. The fundamental values taught by Little League are those that develop Major League people on and off the field - community, family, friendly competition and relationships that last a lifetime. It is no wonder that Little League Baseball and Softball alumni have gone on to become politicians, actors, authors, athletes, Olympians, musicians and philanthropists.
I can remember my first season way back when. My uniform was made of polyester and was as hot and itchy as you can imagine. But the lessons I learned of playing with a team, and holding your own when it’s just you and the pitcher, are still with me today
Now my son plays, and like many parents, I have watched anxiously from the stands as he plays the game and wins and loses. I’ve also seen the dedication of the parents who coach and volunteer and share their wisdom and experience.
The anniversary will be celebrated at the 7,000 local Little Leagues around the world, and the millions of volunteers, alumni, families, players and fans are encouraged to share in the celebration on social media with the official hashtag: #LittleLeague75.
Among a host of exciting initiatives, Little League is launching the Little League Big Legacy Project, a unique, digital mosaic with images spanning 75 years of Little League memories. For each photo submitted, Little League will donate $1, up to $50,000, to Pitch in for Baseball, a non-profit organization that helps provide equipment to local baseball and softball programs in need. The mosaic will be unveiled on June 6th, the day the first Little League Baseball game was played. For everyone wanting to share their Little League memories on social media, the official hasthtag for the Big Legacy Project is #LittleLeagueBigLegacy.
Little League is a timeless institution that transcends generations and is shared by families across the country. So help spread the word, dust off that photo of your child or the one of you so many years ago and share one of the great joys of Spring. Share your photo here. 
