1982 Little League World Series
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The 1982
Little League World Series
took place between August 24 and August 28 in Williamsport
, Pennsylvania
. The Kirkland National Little League of Kirkland, Washington
defeated the Puzih Little League of Chiayi County
, Taiwan
in the championship game of the 36th Little League World Series.
The historic victory by Kirkland snapped the 31 game winning streak by Taiwanese teams and their streak of five consecutive titles. As of 2011 both of these records still stand, and have never been seriously approached by another Country/State.
1982 in baseball
-Major League Baseball:*World Series Champion: St. Louis Cardinals*World Series MVP: Darrell Porter**American League Championship Series MVP: Fred Lynn**National League Championship Series MVP: Darrell Porter...
Little League World Series
Little League World Series
The Little League Baseball World Series is a baseball tournament for children aged 11 to 13 years old. It was originally called the National Little League Tournament and was later renamed for the World Series in Major League Baseball. It was first held in 1947 and is held every August in South...
took place between August 24 and August 28 in Williamsport
Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Williamsport is a city in and the county seat of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania in the United States. In 2009, the population was estimated at 29,304...
, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. The Kirkland National Little League of Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland is a city in King County, Washington, United States. It is a suburb of Seattle on the Eastside . The population was 48,787 at the 2010 census makes it the 9th largest city in King County and the 20th largest city in the state...
defeated the Puzih Little League of Chiayi County
Chiayi County
Chiayi County is a county in southwestern Taiwan surrounding but not including Chiayi City. Its historical name in Taiwanese Hokkien derives from Tsirosen in the Formosan languages...
, Taiwan
Republic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
in the championship game of the 36th Little League World Series.
The historic victory by Kirkland snapped the 31 game winning streak by Taiwanese teams and their streak of five consecutive titles. As of 2011 both of these records still stand, and have never been seriously approached by another Country/State.
Qualification
| United States | International |
|---|---|
 WyomingWyoming, Michigan Wyoming is a city in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 72,125. That makes it the 2nd largest community or city in West Michigan, the 14th largest city in the state of Michigan, and the 18th largest community in the state as well... , Michigan Michigan Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake".... Central Region Central Region (Little League World Series) The Central Region was a region that competed in the Little League World Series between 1957 and 2000 until it was split into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions in 2001... Pinery Park |
  Rouyn-Noranda, QuebecQuebec Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level.... Canada Region Canada in the Little League World Series Little League Baseball has been played in Canada since 1951. Cape Breton, Nova Scotia and Vancouver, British Columbia were the first leagues outside United States. Currently there are approximately 200 leagues operating in Canada. In 1952, Montreal, Quebec was the first foreign entry in the Little... Rotary |
 EastonEaston, Maryland Easton, founded 1710, is a town within the Easton District of Talbot County, Maryland, United States. The population was 11,708 at the 2000 census, and 14,677 according to current July 2008 census estimates. It is the county seat of Talbot County. The primary ZIP Code is 21601, and the... , Maryland Maryland Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east... East Region East Region (Little League World Series) The East Region was a region that competed in the Little League World Series between 1957 and 2000 until it was split into the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions in 2001.... Easton |
 MadridMadrid Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan... , Spain Spain Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula... Europe Region Europe in the Little League World Series Europe first participated in the Little League World Series in . Teams from Europe were given a berth in the LLWS each year between 1960 and 2001 . In 2001, the region was split into a co-terminus Europe and Transatlantic region... Torrejon Air Base Torrejon Air Base Madrid-Torrejón Airport is a commercial airport in Spain. It is a joint-use facility between the Spanish Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Public Works. The civil part is dedicated primarily to executive and private aviation. The airport is located northeast of Madrid, west of Alcalá de... |
 SarasotaSarasota, Florida Sarasota is a city located in Sarasota County on the southwestern coast of the U.S. state of Florida. It is south of the Tampa Bay Area and north of Fort Myers... , Florida Florida Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it... South Region South Region (Little League World Series) The South Region was a region that competed in the Little League World Series between 1957 and 2000 until it was split into the Southwest and Southeast regions in 2001.The South Region was inaugurated in 1957... American |
 Chiayi CountyChiayi County Chiayi County is a county in southwestern Taiwan surrounding but not including Chiayi City. Its historical name in Taiwanese Hokkien derives from Tsirosen in the Formosan languages... , Taiwan Republic of China The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor... Far East Region Asia-Pacific Region (Little League World Series) The Asia-Pacific Region is a region that competes in the Little League World Series. Asian teams first competed in the LLWS in 1962, when the Far East was given a berth for the first time... Puzih |
 KirklandKirkland, Washington Kirkland is a city in King County, Washington, United States. It is a suburb of Seattle on the Eastside . The population was 48,787 at the 2010 census makes it the 9th largest city in King County and the 20th largest city in the state... , Washington West Region West Region (Little League World Series 1957–2000) The West Region was a region that competed in the Little League World Series between and until it was split into the Northwest and West regions in 2001.The West Region was inaugurated in 1957... National |
 MaracaiboMaracaibo Maracaibo is a city and municipality located in northwestern Venezuela off the western coast of the Lake Maracaibo. It is the second-largest city in the country after the national capital Caracas and the capital of Zulia state... , Venezuela Venezuela Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south... Latin America Region Latin America Region (Little League World Series) Latin America has competed in the Little League World Series since 1957. Until 2001, the region included Mexico and the Caribbean. In 2001, when the Little League World Series expanded to sixteen teams for the first time, Mexico and the Caribbean were given their own regions... Coquivacoa |
Championship bracket
Position bracket
| 1982 Little League World Series Champions |
|---|
  National Little League Kirkland, Washington |
Notable players
- Pierre TurgeonPierre TurgeonPierre Turgeon is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League for the Buffalo Sabres, New York Islanders, Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche...
(Rouyn-Noranda, QuebecRouyn-Noranda, QuebecRouyn-Noranda is a city on Osisko Lake in northwestern Quebec, Canada.The city of Rouyn-Noranda is coextensive with a territory equivalent to a regional county municipality and census division of Quebec of the same name...
) - former NHLNational Hockey LeagueThe National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
center - Stephane MatteauStephane MatteauStéphane Matteau is a former National Hockey League player.As a member of the New York Rangers 1994 Stanley Cup Championship team, Matteau is most remembered for scoring two overtime goals in the Eastern Conference Finals against the New Jersey Devils...
(Rouyn-Noranda, QuebecRouyn-Noranda, QuebecRouyn-Noranda is a city on Osisko Lake in northwestern Quebec, Canada.The city of Rouyn-Noranda is coextensive with a territory equivalent to a regional county municipality and census division of Quebec of the same name...
) - former NHLNational Hockey LeagueThe National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
player - Wilson AlvarezWilson AlvarezWilson Eduardo Álvarez Fuenmayor is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher...
(Maracaibo, Venezuela) - former MLBMajor League BaseballMajor League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
pitcher
Champions Path
From the information available, the Kirkland National LL had an undefeated record of 4–0 to reach the LLWS. In total, their record was 7–0.| Round | Opposition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Western Regional | ||
| Opening Round |  Copper LLBayard, New Mexico Bayard is a city in Grant County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 2,534 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Bayard is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... |
3–0 |
| Quarterfinals |  Oak Grove LLSan Jose, California San Jose is the third-largest city in California, the tenth-largest in the U.S., and the county seat of Santa Clara County which is located at the southern end of San Francisco Bay... |
5–4 |
| Semifinals |  Kodiak LLKodiak, Alaska Kodiak is one of 7 communities and the main city on Kodiak Island, Kodiak Island Borough, in the U.S. state of Alaska. All commercial transportation between the entire island and the outside world goes through this city either via ferryboat or airline... |
6–5 |
| Western Region Championship | South Bay LL Chula Vista, California Chula Vista is the second largest city in the San Diego metropolitan area, the seventh largest city in Southern California, the fourteenth largest city in the State of California, and the seventy seventh largest city in the U.S.... |
3–1 |