1956 Little League World Series


The Little League World Series was held from August 21 to August 24 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The Lions Hondo Little League of Roswell, New Mexico, defeated the Delaware Township Little League of Delaware Township, New Jersey, in the championship game of the 10th Little League World Series. Delaware Township had also been runner-up in the tournament.

Teams

Auburn, Alabama
Colton, California
Winchester, Massachusetts
Hamtramck, Michigan
Delaware Township, New Jersey
Roswell, New Mexico
Tuckahoe, New York
Upper Darby, Pennsylvania

Delaware Township was renamed Cherry Hill in November 1961

Bracket

1956 Little League World Series Champions

Lions Hondo Little League
Roswell, New Mexico

Notable players