1955 Little League World Series
The Little League World Series was held from August 23 to August 26 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Morrisville Little League of Morrisville, Pennsylvania, defeated Delaware Township Little League of Delaware Township, New Jersey, in the championship game of the 9th Little League World Series.
This was the first time that the Little League World Series title was won with a walk-off home run, hit by Rich Cominski in the bottom of the 7th inning. Attendees at the final game included former General of the Army George Marshall and Governor of Pennsylvania George M. Leader.
Teams
Auburn, Alabama |
San Diego, California |
Alexandria, Louisiana |
Winchester, Massachusetts |
Hamtramck, Michigan |
Delaware Township, New Jersey |
Glens Falls, New York |
Morrisville, Pennsylvania |
Delaware Township was renamed Cherry Hill in November 1961
Championship bracket
1955 Little League World Series Champions |
Morrisville Little League Morrisville, Pennsylvania |
Notable players
- Billy Hunter of Delaware Township went on to play in the National Football League, and later served as executive director of the National Basketball Players Association; he was inducted to the Little League Hall of Excellence in 2000.