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
- Tom Jordan Jr., winning pitcher for New Mexico in the championship game, was the son of former MLB player Tom Jordan.