Central Region (Little League World Series)
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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. The Central Region only produced one World Champion, in 1959, when Hamtramck, Michigan defeated Auburn, California 12-0 in the Final.
The Central Region was inaugurated in 1957 (named the North Division from 1957–1973)) when the LLWS first gave out Series berths to Regional winners. The Region consisted of teams from the Dakotas, Illinois
, Indiana
, Iowa
, Kansas
, Michigan
, Minnesota
, Missouri
, Nebraska
, Oklahoma
, Ohio
, and Wisconsin
. In 2000, Kentucky
replaced Oklahoma
in the region.
Little League Baseball expanded the LLWS to sixteen teams for the 2001 Little League World Series
. The Central Region was split into the Midwest region – the Dakotas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, and Nebraska – and the Great Lakes region – Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin.
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...
between 1957
1957 Little League World Series
The Little League World Series took place during August 1957 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. This was the first LLWS tournament to include a team from outside of the United States or Canada, Industrial Little League of Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico...
and 2000
2000 Little League World Series
-Pool play:August 20August 21August 22August 23-Elimination round:-External links:*...
until it was split into the Midwest
Midwest Region (Little League World Series)
The Midwest Region is one of eight United States regions that currently send teams to the Little League World Series, the largest youth baseball competition in the world. The region's participation in the LLWS dates back to 1957, when it was known as the Central Region. However, when the LLWS was...
and Great Lakes regions in 2001. The Central Region only produced one World Champion, in 1959, when Hamtramck, Michigan defeated Auburn, California 12-0 in the Final.
The Central Region was inaugurated in 1957 (named the North Division from 1957–1973)) when the LLWS first gave out Series berths to Regional winners. The Region consisted of teams from the Dakotas, Illinois
Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
, Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
, Iowa
Iowa
Iowa is a state located in the Midwestern United States, an area often referred to as the "American Heartland". It derives its name from the Ioway people, one of the many American Indian tribes that occupied the state at the time of European exploration. Iowa was a part of the French colony of New...
, Kansas
Kansas
Kansas is a US state located in the Midwestern United States. It is named after the Kansas River which flows through it, which in turn was named after the Kansa Native American tribe, which inhabited the area. The tribe's name is often said to mean "people of the wind" or "people of the south...
, 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"....
, Minnesota
Minnesota
Minnesota is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. The twelfth largest state of the U.S., it is the twenty-first most populous, with 5.3 million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the thirty-second state...
, Missouri
Missouri
Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It...
, Nebraska
Nebraska
Nebraska is a state on the Great Plains of the Midwestern United States. The state's capital is Lincoln and its largest city is Omaha, on the Missouri River....
, Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,751,351 residents as of the 2010 census and a land area of 68,667 square miles , Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state...
, Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
, and Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
. In 2000, Kentucky
Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
replaced Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,751,351 residents as of the 2010 census and a land area of 68,667 square miles , Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state...
in the region.
Little League Baseball expanded the LLWS to sixteen teams for the 2001 Little League World Series
2001 Little League World Series
-Pool play:The top two teams in each pool moved on to the elimination round.August 17August 18August 19August 20August 21-International:August 17August 18August 19August 20August 21-Elimination rounds:-Champions path:...
. The Central Region was split into the Midwest region – the Dakotas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, and Nebraska – and the Great Lakes region – Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin.
Central Region Champions (1957-2000)
The following table indicates the Central Region champion and its LLWS performance in each year between 1957 and 2000.| Year | Champion | City | LLWS | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 1957 Little League World Series The Little League World Series took place during August 1957 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. This was the first LLWS tournament to include a team from outside of the United States or Canada, Industrial Little League of Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico... |
Jaycee LL |  Escanaba, MichiganEscanaba, Michigan Escanaba is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan, located in the banana belt on the state's Upper Peninsula. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 13,140, making it the third-largest city in the Upper Peninsula after Marquette and Sault Ste. Marie... |
Fourth Place | 0–2 |
| 1958 1958 Little League World Series -External links:**... |
Jaycee LL |  Kankakee, IllinoisKankakee, Illinois Kankakee is a city in Kankakee County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 25,561, and 26,840 as of a 2009 estimate. It is the county seat of Kankakee County... |
Runner-Up | 2–1 |
| 1959 1959 Little League World Series -External links:**... |
Hamtramck National LL | Hamtramck, Michigan Hamtramck, Michigan Hamtramck is a city in Wayne County of the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 22,423. Hamtramck is surrounded by the city of Detroit except for a small portion of the western border that touches the similarly surrounded city of Highland Park... |
Champions | 3–0 |
| 1960 1960 Little League World Series -Winners bracket:-Consolation bracket:-External links:**... |
New Boston Kiwanis LL |  New Boston, OhioNew Boston, Ohio New Boston is a village in Scioto County, Ohio, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 2,340 at the 2000 census. Apart from its southern boundary on the Ohio River, New Boston is entirely surrounded by the city of Portsmouth. It was platted on February 17, 1891, by James Skelton,... |
Seventh Place | 1–2 |
| 1961 1961 Little League World Series -Winners bracket:-Consolation bracket:-External links:**... |
American LL |  Terre Haute, IndianaTerre Haute, Indiana Terre Haute is a city and the county seat of Vigo County, Indiana, United States, near the state's western border with Illinois. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 60,785 and its metropolitan area had a population of 170,943. The city is the county seat of Vigo County and... |
Fifth Place | 2–1 |
| 1962 1962 Little League World Series -Winners bracket:-Consolation bracket:-External links:**... |
Central LL | Kankakee, Illinois Kankakee, Illinois Kankakee is a city in Kankakee County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 25,561, and 26,840 as of a 2009 estimate. It is the county seat of Kankakee County... |
Runner-Up | 2–1 |
| 1963 1963 Little League World Series -Winners bracket:-Consolation bracket:-External links:**... |
Central LL |  Duluth, MinnesotaDuluth, Minnesota Duluth is a port city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and is the county seat of Saint Louis County. The fourth largest city in Minnesota, Duluth had a total population of 86,265 in the 2010 census. Duluth is also the second largest city that is located on Lake Superior after Thunder Bay, Ontario,... |
Third Place | 2–1 |
| 1964 1964 Little League World Series -Winners bracket:-Consolation bracket:-External links:**... |
National LL |  Bartlesville, OklahomaBartlesville, Oklahoma Bartlesville is a city in Osage and Washington counties in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The population was 43,070 at the 2010 census. Bartlesville is located forty-seven miles north of Tulsa and very close to Oklahoma's northern border with Kansas. It is the county seat of Washington County, in... |
Fifth Place | 2–1 |
| 1965 1965 Little League World Series -Winners bracket:-Consolation bracket:-External links:**... |
George Rogers Clark LL | Jeffersonville, Indiana Jeffersonville, Indiana Jeffersonville is a city in Clark County, Indiana, along the Ohio River. Locally, the city is often referred to by the abbreviated name Jeff. It is directly across the Ohio River to the north of Louisville, Kentucky along I-65. The population was 44,953 at the 2010 census... |
Fourth Place | 1–2 |
| 1966 1966 Little League World Series -Winners bracket:-Consolation bracket:-External links:**... |
Jaycee LL | Kankakee, Illinois Kankakee, Illinois Kankakee is a city in Kankakee County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 25,561, and 26,840 as of a 2009 estimate. It is the county seat of Kankakee County... |
Fifth Place | 2–1 |
| 1967 1967 Little League World Series -Winners Bracket:-Consolation Bracket:Both Games C and D were cancelled-External links:**... |
North Roseland LL | Chicago, Illinois |
Runner-Up | 2–1 |
| 1968 1968 Little League World Series -Winners Bracket:-Consolation Bracket:-External links:**... |
American LL | Terre Haute, Indiana Terre Haute, Indiana Terre Haute is a city and the county seat of Vigo County, Indiana, United States, near the state's western border with Illinois. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 60,785 and its metropolitan area had a population of 170,943. The city is the county seat of Vigo County and... |
Fifth Place | 2–1 |
| 1969 1969 Little League World Series -Winners Bracket:-Consolation Bracket:-External links:**... |
West LL | Elyria, Ohio Elyria, Ohio -Community:Elyria has an extensive, although financially burdened, community food pantry and "Hot Meals" program administered through the Second Harvest Food Bank and several churches Elyria is served by Elyria Memorial Hospital.-Recreation and parks:... |
Third Place (tie) | 1–1 |
| 1970 1970 Little League World Series -Winners Bracket:-Consolation Bracket:-External links:**... |
South LL | Highland, Indiana Highland, Indiana Highland is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Indiana:*Highland, Lake County, Indiana*Highland, Vanderburgh County, Indiana*Highland, Vermillion County, Indiana... |
Fourth Place | 1–2 |
| 1971 1971 Little League World Series -Winners bracket:-Consolation bracket:-Notable players:*Lloyd McClendon - former MLB outfielder and manager-External links:**... |
Anderson LL | Gary, Indiana Gary, Indiana Gary is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. The city is in the southeastern portion of the Chicago metropolitan area and is 25 miles from downtown Chicago. The population is 80,294 at the 2010 census, making it the seventh-largest city in the state. It borders Lake Michigan and is known... |
Runner-Up | 2–1 |
| 1972 1972 Little League World Series -Winners Bracket:-Consolation Bracket:-External links:**... |
Edison LL | Hammond, Indiana Hammond, Indiana Hammond is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The population was 80,830 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Hammond is located at .... |
Runner-Up | 2–1 |
| 1973 1973 Little League World Series -Winners Bracket:-Consolation Bracket:-External links:**... |
Federal LL | Birmingham, Michigan Birmingham, Michigan Birmingham is a city in Oakland County of the U.S. state of Michigan and an affluent suburb of Detroit. As of the 2010 census, the population was 20,103... |
Fourth Place | 1–2 |
| 1974 1974 Little League World Series -Winners bracket:-Consolation bracket:-Notable players:*NFL quarterback Gale Gilbert played for the runner-up team from Red Bluff, California.-External links:**... |
Tallmadge LL | Tallmadge, Ohio Tallmadge, Ohio As of the census of 2000, there were 16,390 people, 6,273 households, and 4,711 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,173.9 people per square mile . There were 6,494 housing units at an average density of 465.1 per square mile... |
Fourth Place | 1–2 |
| 1975 1975 Little League World Series -Champions path:The Lakewood LL went undefeated, winning all four games to reach the LLWS. In total, their record was 6–0.-External links:**... |
American LL |  Davenport, IowaDavenport, Iowa Davenport is a city located along the Mississippi River in Scott County, Iowa, United States. Davenport is the county seat of and largest city in Scott County. Davenport was founded on May 14, 1836 by Antoine LeClaire and was named for his friend, George Davenport, a colonel during the Black Hawk... |
Third Place | 1–1 |
| 1976 1976 Little League World Series -Winners bracket:*The consolation game between Puerto Nuevo, Puerto Rico and Richmond, Virginia was cancelled due to inclement weather; both teams shared third place.-Consolation Bracket:-Notable players:... |
Windsor LL | Des Moines, Iowa Des Moines, Iowa Des Moines is the capital and the most populous city in the US state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small portion of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857... |
Eighth Place | 0–3 |
| 1977 1977 Little League World Series -Consolation bracket:-External links:**... |
Midget Boosters LL | Youngstown, Ohio Youngstown, Ohio Youngstown is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Mahoning County; it also extends into Trumbull County. The municipality is situated on the Mahoning River, approximately southeast of Cleveland and northwest of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania... |
Sixth Place | 1–2 |
| 1978 1978 Little League World Series The Little League World Series took place between August 22 and August 26 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The Pinkuang Little League of Pintung, Taiwan defeated the San Ramon Valley Little League of Danville, California in the championship game of the 32nd Little League World... |
South LL | Palatine, Illinois Palatine, Illinois Palatine is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is a northwestern residential suburb of Chicago. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 65,479, making it the sixth-largest community in Cook County and the 16th-largest in the state of Illinois at that time... |
Seventh Place | 1–2 |
| 1979 1979 Little League World Series The Little League World Series took place between August 21 and August 25 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The Puzih Little League of Taipei, Taiwan defeated the Campbell Little League of Campbell, California in the championship game of the 33rd Little League World... |
National LL | Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan Grosse Pointe Woods is a suburban city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan, comprising a large portion of the Grosse Pointe communities. The population was 16,135 at the 2010 census... |
Eighth Place | 0–3 |
| 1980 1980 Little League World Series -Position Bracket:-Notable players:*Gary Sheffield - former MLB outfielder*Derek Bell - former MLB outfielder-External links:**... |
Grandview National LL | Des Moines, Iowa Des Moines, Iowa Des Moines is the capital and the most populous city in the US state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small portion of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857... |
Fifth Place | 2–1 |
| 1981 1981 Little League World Series The 1981 Little League World Series took place between August 25 and August 29 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The Taiping Little League of Taichung, Taiwan defeated the Belmont Heights Little League of Tampa, Florida in the championship game of the 35th Little League World Series.This was the fifth... |
Barrington LL | Barrington, Illinois Barrington, Illinois Barrington is a suburban village in Cook County, Illinois and Lake County, Illinois. The population was 10,327 at the 2010 census. Located approximately northwest of Chicago, the area features wetlands, forest preserves, parks and horse trails in a country-suburban setting... |
Third Place | 2–1 |
| 1982 1982 Little League World Series 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... |
Pinery Park LL | Wyoming, Michigan Wyoming, 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... |
Third Place | 2–1 |
| 1983 1983 Little League World Series The 1983 Little League World Series took place between August 23 and August 27 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The East Marietta National Little League of Marietta, Georgia defeated the Liquito Hernandez Little League of Barahona, Dominican Republic in the championship game of the 37th Little League... |
Jackie Robinson West LL | Chicago, Illinois |
Fifth Place | 2–1 |
| 1984 1984 Little League World Series The 1984 Little League World Series took place between August 21 and August 25 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The National Little League of Seoul, Korea defeated the Altamonte National Little League of Altamonte, Florida in the championship game of the 38th Little League World... |
Southport LL | Southport, Indiana Southport, Indiana Southport is a city in Marion County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,712 at the 2010 census. It was founded in the 19th century as a place of loading, unloading, embarkation, and debarkation by teamsters driving goods north to Indianapolis, making it a true "port", even though it is... |
Third Place | 2–1 |
| 1985 1985 Little League World Series -Position bracket:-External links:**... |
East Tonka LL | Minnetonka, Minnesota Minnetonka, Minnesota As of the census of 2000, there were 51,301 people, 21,393 households, and 14,097 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,893.0 persons per square mile . There were 22,228 housing units at an average density of 818.9 per square mile... |
Sixth Place | 1–2 |
| 1986 1986 Little League World Series -Position bracket:-External links:**... |
Norridge LL | Norridge, Illinois Norridge, Illinois Norridge is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 14,582 at the 2000 census. The current Mayor of Norridge is Ronald A. Oppedisano.The village is completely surrounded by Chicago and Harwood Heights.-Name origin:... |
Fifth Place | 2–1 |
| 1987 1987 Little League World Series The 1987 Little League World Series took place between August 25 and August 29 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The Hualien Little League from Hualien, Chinese Taipei , defeated the Northwood Little League of Irvine, California, in the championship game of the 41st Little League World Series.As of... |
Chesterfield LL | Chesterfield, Indiana Chesterfield, Indiana Chesterfield is a town in the U.S. state of Indiana which lies in Union Township, Madison County. The population was 2,547 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Anderson, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... |
Third Place (tie) | 1–1 |
| 1988 1988 Little League World Series -Position Bracket:-External links:**... |
Tulsa LL | Tulsa, Oklahoma Tulsa, Oklahoma Tulsa is the second-largest city in the state of Oklahoma and 46th-largest city in the United States. With a population of 391,906 as of the 2010 census, it is the principal municipality of the Tulsa Metropolitan Area, a region with 937,478 residents in the MSA and 988,454 in the CSA. Tulsa's... |
Eighth Place | 0–3 |
| 1989 1989 Little League World Series The 1989 Little League World Series took place between August 22 and August 26 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The National Little League of Trumbull, Connecticut defeated the Kang-Tu Little League of Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei in the championship game of the 43rd Little League World... |
East LL | Davenport, Iowa Davenport, Iowa Davenport is a city located along the Mississippi River in Scott County, Iowa, United States. Davenport is the county seat of and largest city in Scott County. Davenport was founded on May 14, 1836 by Antoine LeClaire and was named for his friend, George Davenport, a colonel during the Black Hawk... |
Seventh Place | 1–2 |
| 1990 1990 Little League World Series The 1990 Little League World Series took place between August 21 and August 25 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The San Hua Little League of Tainan, Chinese Taipei defeated the Shippensburg Little League of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania in the championship game of the 44th Little League World... |
Columbia LL | Brooklyn, Michigan Brooklyn, Michigan Brooklyn is a village in Jackson County of the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the village population was 1,176. It is located just off U.S. Highway 12 Brooklyn (formerly Swainsville) is a village in Jackson County of the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the village... |
Seventh Place (tie) | 0–2 |
| 1991 1991 Little League World Series -Position Bracket:-Notable players:*Jason Marquis - All Star pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks-External links:**... |
Westside American LL | Hamilton, Ohio Hamilton, Ohio Hamilton is a city in Butler County, southwestern Ohio, United States. The population was 62,447 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Butler County. The city is part of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.... |
Seventh Place | 1–2 |
| 1992 1992 Little League World Series The 1992 Little League World Series took place between August 24 and August 29 in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania.The Little League baseball team representing Zamboanga City won its way through national trials, the Far East series, and after brushing aside the competition at the Little League... |
South Holland LL | South Holland, Illinois South Holland, Illinois South Holland is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States and serves as the seat of Thornton Township. The population was 22,147 at the 2000 census.-History:... |
Group Stage | 0–3 |
| 1993 1993 Little League World Series The 1993 Little League World Series took place between August 23 and August 28 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The Long Beach Little League of Long Beach, California defeated the David Doleguita Little League of David, Panama in the championship game of the 47th Little League World Series... |
Westside American LL | Hamilton, Ohio Hamilton, Ohio Hamilton is a city in Butler County, southwestern Ohio, United States. The population was 62,447 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Butler County. The city is part of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.... |
Group Stage | 1–2 |
| 1994 1994 Little League World Series The 1994 Little League World Series took place between August 22 and August 27 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The Coquivacoa Little League of Maracaibo, Venezuela defeated Northridge City Little League of Northridge, California in the championship game of the 48th Little League World... |
American LL | Brooklyn Center, Minnesota Brooklyn Center, Minnesota As of the census of 2010, there were 30,104 residents in Brooklyn Center. The racial makeup of the city was 49% White, 26% African American, 1% Native American, 14% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 5% from other races, and 4% from two or more races... |
Group Stage | 1–2 |
| 1995 1995 Little League World Series The 1995 Little League World Series took place between August 21 and August 26 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The Shan-Hua Little League of Tainan, Taiwan defeated the Northwest 45 Little League of Spring, Texas in the championship game of the 49th Little League World Series.-Qualification:-Pool... |
Little Lakes West LL | Arden Hills, Minnesota Arden Hills, Minnesota As of the census of 2000, there were 9,652 people, 2,959 households, and 2,228 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,087.3 people per square mile . There were 3,017 housing units at an average density of 339.9 per square mile... |
Group Stage | 1–2 |
| 1996 1996 Little League World Series The 1996 Little League World Series took place between August 19 and August 24 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The Fu-Hsing Little League of Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei defeated Cranston Western Little League of Cranston, Rhode Island in the championship game of the 50th Little League World... |
National LL | Marshalltown, Iowa Marshalltown, Iowa Marshalltown is a city in and the county seat of Marshall County, Iowa, United States. The population was 27,552 in the 2010 census, an increase from the 26,009 population in the 2000 census. -History:... |
Group Stage | 1–2 |
| 1997 1997 Little League World Series The 1997 Little League World Series took place between August 18 and August 23 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The Linda Vista Little League of Guadalupe, Nuevo León, Mexico, defeated South Mission Viejo Little League of Mission Viejo, California, in the championship game of the 51st Little League... |
Dyer LL | Dyer, Indiana Dyer, Indiana As of the census of 2010, there were 16,390 people residing in the town. The population density was 2,731.67 people per square mile . There were 6,125 housing units at an average density of 1,020.83 per square mile... |
Group Stage | 0–3 |
| 1998 1998 Little League World Series The 1998 Little League World Series took place from August 23 to August 29 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA. Toms River, New Jersey, USA defeated Kashima, Ibaraki, Japan in the championship game of the 52nd Little League World Series.-Qualification:... |
Jenison LL | Jenison, Michigan Jenison, Michigan Jenison is an unincorporated community in Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a census-designated place for statistical purposes, but has no legal status as an incorporated municipality. The community is governed by Georgetown Charter Township. The population of the CDP was 17,211... |
Group Stage | 0–3 |
| 1999 1999 Little League World Series The 1999 Little League World Series took between August 22 and August 28 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The Hirkata Little League of Hirakata, Japan defeated Phenix City National Little League of Phenix City, Alabama in the championship game of the 53rd Little League World... |
Brownsburg LL | Brownsburg, Indiana Brownsburg, Indiana As of the census of 2000, there were 14,520 people, and 5,366 households residing in the town. The population density was 1,983.5 people per square mile . There were 5,574 housing units at an average density of 761.4 per square mile... |
Group Stage | 0–3 |
| 2000 2000 Little League World Series -Pool play:August 20August 21August 22August 23-Elimination round:-External links:*... |
East LL | Davenport, Iowa Davenport, Iowa Davenport is a city located along the Mississippi River in Scott County, Iowa, United States. Davenport is the county seat of and largest city in Scott County. Davenport was founded on May 14, 1836 by Antoine LeClaire and was named for his friend, George Davenport, a colonel during the Black Hawk... |
Third Place (tie) | 2–2 |
Results by State
| Country | Central Region Championships | Championships | Record in LLWS | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Indiana Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is... |
10 | 0 | 13–16 | 0.448 |
| Illinois Illinois Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,... |
9 | 0 | 15–12 | 0.556 |
| 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".... |
7 | 1 | 6–13 | 0.316 |
| Iowa Iowa Iowa is a state located in the Midwestern United States, an area often referred to as the "American Heartland". It derives its name from the Ioway people, one of the many American Indian tribes that occupied the state at the time of European exploration. Iowa was a part of the French colony of New... |
6 | 0 | 7–11 | 0.389 |
| Ohio Ohio Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus... |
6 | 0 | 6–11 | 0.353 |
| Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. The twelfth largest state of the U.S., it is the twenty-first most populous, with 5.3 million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the thirty-second state... |
4 | 0 | 5–7 | 0.417 |
| Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,751,351 residents as of the 2010 census and a land area of 68,667 square miles , Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state... |
2 | 0 | 2–4 | 0.333 |
| Total | 44 | 1 | 54–74 | 0.422 |
See also
- Great Lakes Region (Little League World Series)
- Midwest Region (Little League World Series)Midwest Region (Little League World Series)The Midwest Region is one of eight United States regions that currently send teams to the Little League World Series, the largest youth baseball competition in the world. The region's participation in the LLWS dates back to 1957, when it was known as the Central Region. However, when the LLWS was...